Networking ConceptsQuestion 12 of 100
A company wants clients to obtain IP configuration automatically. Which protocol assigns addresses, subnet masks, gateways, and DNS servers dynamically?
a.DNS
b.DHCP
c.SNMP
d.LDAP
Explanation
DHCP dynamically leases IP addresses along with subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server information to clients. This eliminates manual configuration and reduces addressing errors. DHCP uses UDP ports 67 and 68 for server and client communication.
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