LAB TASK 4 : DHCP Configuration on Router. | SUBJECT : COMPUTER NETWORKS 💻

🔷 DHCP Configuration on Router DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices in a network. Configuring DHCP on a router makes network setup faster and easier. --- ✅ Why DHCP is Used • Automatically assigns IP addresses • Reduces manual IP configuration • Prevents IP conflicts • Saves time in large networks --- ⚙️ Basic DHCP Configuration Steps • Enable DHCP service on the router • Define the IP address pool • Set default gateway and DNS server • Assign lease time for IP addresses --- 🔧 Basic DHCP Configuration (Cisco Router) Router(config)# ip dhcp pool VLAN10 Router(dhcp-config)# network 192.168.10.0 255.255.255.0 Router(dhcp-config)# default-router 192.168.10.1 Router(dhcp-config)# dns-server 8.8.8.8 Router(dhcp-config)# lease 7 --- 🚀 Benefits • Fast and automatic IP configuration • Ideal for dynamic networks • Efficient for large organizations --- 📌 One-Line Summary DHCP on a router automatically assigns IP addresses and simplifies network management.