Dhcp Overview; Introduction To Dhcp; Dhcp Address Allocation; Allocation Mechanisms - HP 1910 User Manual

DHCP overview

NOTE:
After the DHCP client is enabled on an interface, the interface can dynamically obtain an IP address and
other configuration parameters from the DHCP server. This facilitates configuration and centralized
management. For more information about the DHCP client configuration, see
interfaces" and

Introduction to DHCP

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a framework to assign configuration
parameters to network devices.
Figure 278 A typical DHCP application
A DHCP client can obtain an IP address and other configuration parameters from a DHCP server on
another subnet via a DHCP relay agent. For more information about the DHCP relay agent, see
"Configuring DHCP relay

DHCP address allocation

Allocation mechanisms

DHCP supports the following mechanisms for IP address allocation:
Static allocation—The network administrator assigns an IP address to a client like a WWW server,
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and DHCP conveys the assigned address to the client.
Automatic allocation—DHCP assigns a permanent IP address to a client.
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• Dynamic allocation—DHCP assigns an IP address to a client for a limited period of time, which is
called a lease. Most DHCP clients obtain their addresses in this way.
"Managing ports."
agent"
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"Configuring VLAN