Networking and Operating Systems

Network+,  Lesson 6.2: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol – TestOut

Exam Objectives Covered: 

  • 1.4 Explain common networking ports, protocols, services, and traffic types. 
  • 3.4 Given a scenario, implement IPv4 and IPv6 network services.  

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Overview:

Every host interface needs an IP configuration to communicate on a TCP/IP network. An administrator can manually assign these IP addresses, or the assignment can be done automatically. By understanding the different methods available to you for assigning IP addresses, you can choose the method that best suits different networks and hosts.

Text Lessons:

  • 6.2.3 DHCP Options
  • 6.2.4 DHCP Reservations and Exclusions 

Text and Video Lessons:

  • 6.2.1 DHCP Process (1:45 minutes) 
  • 6.2.2 DHCP Server Configuration (15:49 minutes) 
  • 6.2.9 Configure Client Addressing Demo (2:22 minutes) 

Lab/Activity:

  • 6.2.5 Lab: Configure a DHCP Server 
  • 6.2.6 Lab: Configure DHCP Server Options 
  • 6.2.7 Lab: Create DHCP Exclusions 
  • 6.2.8 Lab: Create DHCP Client Reservations
  • 6.2.10 Lab: Configure Client Addressing for DHCP 

Quiz/Assessment:

  • 6.2.11 Lesson Review (10 questions) 

Topics Discussed:

  • What is a DHCP scope? 
  • What type of configuration parameters can be delivered using DHCP? 
  • What type of devices can be used as a DHCP server? 
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of static and reserved IP address assignments? 

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study Lesson 6.2: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol and complete the 6.2.5 Lab: Configure a DHCP Server,  6.2.6 Lab: Configure DHCP Server Options, 6.2.7 Lab: Create DHCP Exclusions, 6.2.8 Lab: Create DHCP Client Reservations, 6.2.10 Lab: Configure Client Addressing for DHCP, and the 10 question 6.2.11 Lesson Review Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: April 21st, 2025
Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 23rd, 2025