The DHCP server’s most fundamental task is Providing IP addresses to clients. DHCP uses three different address allocation mechanisms when assigning IP addresses: Manual Allocation: The administrator manually assigns a pre-allocated IP address to the client and DHCP only communicates the IP address to the device. Automatic Allocation: DHCP automatically assigns a static IP address permanently to a device, selecting it from… Read More »
Configuring DHCP Lease Periods on Cisco router. What Is DHCP Lease Period? The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) lease period refers to the length of time that a network device (like a computer, smartphone, or any other connected device) is allowed to use an IP address that’s been assigned to it by a DHCP server. This concept is… Read More »
What Is CIDR? CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) was introduced in 1993 (RCF 1517) replacing the previous generation of IP address syntax – classful networks. CIDR allowed for more efficient use of IPv4 address space and prefix aggregation, known as route summarization or supernetting. CIDR introduction allowed for: CIDR allows routers to group routes to reduce the bulk of… Read More »
This page provides methods to troubleshoot frame relay configurations, emphasizing verification using commands like Debug frame-relay lmi, Show interfaces, Show frame-relay pvc, Show frame-relay map, and Show frame-relay lmi.
Switches utilize two packet forwarding methods: Store-and-Forward, where the entire frame is received and error-checked before forwarding; and Cut-through, a faster method that immediately forwards received frames without error-checking.
