Internet Protocol 101 - IP Networking Fundamentals

Lesson 2 - Static and Dynamic IP Addressing From lokesh sharma, your Guide to Wireless / Networking This lesson introduces you to the concepts of static and dynamic IP addressing. IP addresses can be set on a computer either statically or dynamically. Each method has pros and cons and must be managed differently. After completing this lesson, you should understand the differences between static and dynamic IP addressing.

About Dynamic Addressing

DHCP DHCP is the standard technology used to assign dynamic IP addresses. When setting up dynamic IP addressing on Windows or other operating systems, the "DHCP option" must be enabled. DHCP is technically a separate network protocol from IP. Your assignment: Memorize what the DHCP acronym stands for. On your computer, see if you can find where the DHCP option is located.

Releasing and Renewing IP Addresses

Windows 98, Windows 98 and Windows ME This page explains step-by-step how to renew a dynamic IP address on a computer that uses Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows ME. Your assignment: Learn the the Windows command that allows dynamic IP addresses to be renewed. If you have a networked computer that runs one of these operating systems and has a dynamic IP address, follow these instructions to renew it.

Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT This page explains step-by-step how to renew a dynamic IP address on a computer that uses Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows NT. Your assignment: Learn about another Windows command that allows dynamic IP addresses to be renewed. If you have a networked computer that runs one of these operating systems and has a dynamic IP address, follow these instructions to renew it.

Vocabulary

APIPA On Windows computers, APIPA works together with DHCP to assign dynamic IP addresses.

ISP ISPs generally assign dynamic IP address to their customers. You can sometimes request static IP addressing from your ISP, at an extra cost.

Additional Reading

Windows Internet Connection Sharing Windows ICS allows you to set up one of your computers as a DHCP server, and your other computers to use dynamic private IP addressing managed by the server.

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