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[[Image:dora.png|thumb|right|400px|The term '''DORA''' best describes how '''DHCP''' works. ]]
This lab will demonstrate setting up a DHCP server. The term '''DHCP ''' stands for x'''Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol'''. PurposeDHCP allows computers (eg. workstations, notebooks, smart-phones) to be automatically configured so that they can communicate over a network. This automatic configuration has gained popularity over the years, especially as the need for detecting and configuring portable computer devices increases. DHCP configuration allows for various setups including: '''Dynamic''', '''Automatic''', and '''Static''' allocation.
The term '''DORA''' best describes how DHCP Works: