I hate those drab IP addresses



Which of these protocols can be used to configure a dynamic IP address?

A) DNS

B) SMTP

C) DHCP

D) RDP

E) RTP

F) Maybe you should just wear brighter colors


The answer: C) DHCP

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is the replacement to BOOTP that is used to dynamically assign IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and more.

Want to know more? Watch “TCP/IP Addressing.”

If you’re configuring a network connection, then you’ll need to know the fundamentals of TCP/IP addressing. In this video, you’ll learn about the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, and you’ll learn how to configuration your system for automatic or manual network settings.