SRWE Module 7 -- DHCPv4 Process

Front

Explain the DHCP lease process and the steps involved in obtaining a lease.

Back

The DHCP lease process involves a client requesting an IP address, the server offering an IP address, the client accepting the offer, and the server acknowledging the acceptance.

Front

What is the purpose of DHCP lease renewal and how does it occur?

Back

To extend the lease time for an IP address assigned by the DHCP server.

Front

What is the role of a DHCP relay agent in a network? Explain with an example.

Back

The role of a DHCP relay agent is to forward DHCP messages between clients and servers across different subnets.

Front

How does a DHCP relay agent help in forwarding DHCP messages to the DHCP server?

Back

By relaying DHCP messages across different network segments.

Front

What are DHCP options and how are they used in a DHCP message?

Back

DHCP options are additional parameters used to provide configuration information to DHCP clients in a DHCP message.

Front

How does a client discover a DHCP server in the network?

Back

DHCP discovery process

Front

What is the role of DHCP in IP address allocation?

Back

DHCP assigns dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network.

Front

What is the purpose of the DHCPACK message in the DHCP protocol?

Back

It is used by the DHCP server to acknowledge the client's acceptance of an offered IP address.

Front

What is the purpose of the DHCPOFFER message in the DHCP protocol?

Back

It is used by the DHCP server to offer an IP address to the client.

Front

What is the purpose of the DHCPREQUEST message in the DHCP protocol?

Back

It is used by a client to request an IP address from the DHCP server.