addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network. In some systems, the device©s IP address can even change while it is still connected. DHCP also supports a mix of static and dynamic IP addresses. This simplifies the task for network administrators because the software keeps track of IP addresses rather than requiring an administrator to manage the task. This means a new computer can be added to a network without the hassle of manually assigning it a unique IP address. DHCP allows the specification for the service provided by a router, gateway, or other network device that automatically assigns an IP address to any device that requests one
DNSDomain Name System is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses. Since domain names are alphabetic, they©re easier to remember. The Internet however, is really based on IP addresses every time you use a domain name the DNS will translate the name into the corresponding IP address. For example, the domain name www.network_camera.com might translate to 192.167.222.8.
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Enterprise An enterprise network consists of collections of
network networks connected to each other over a geographically dispersed area. The enterprise network serves the needs of a widely distributed company and operates the company’s
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