Lesson 7 - DHCP

DHCP

Definition:

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network protocol that is used to configure network devices so that they can communicate on an IP network. A DHCP client uses the DHCP protocol to acquire configuration information, such as an IP address, a default route and one or more DNS server addresses from a DHCP server. The DHCP client then uses this information to configure its host. Once the configuration process is complete, the host is able to communicate on the internet.

How to set network settings for DHCP for Windows7:

1. Click the Start button

2. Click Control Panel

3. Click Network and Internet

4. Click View network status and tasks under Network and Sharing Center

5. Click Change adapter settings on the left navigation bar

6. Right-click on the network adapter who wish to change, such as Local Area Connection

7. Select Properties

8. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

9. Click Properties

10. In the General tab, ensure that Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected

Note: Prior to making this change, right down the IP, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway information as it will be lost if Obtain an IP address automatically is selection so you may change the network information at a later time.

11. Click OK twice and exit back to the Desktop