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The IP address assigned to a client device by a DHCP server can vary depending on the network configuration, the DHCP server’s IP address pool, and its allocation policies. DHCP, which stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, automatically assigns a unique IP address to each device on the network to enable communication within the network and the internet.
When a device connects to a DHCP-enabled network (such as a Wi-Fi network), it sends a broadcast request for an IP address. The DHCP server receives this request and assigns an IP address to the device from its pool of available addresses. This IP address assignment is usually temporary and is leased to the device for a specific period. The lease period can vary based on how the network administrator has configured the DHCP server. When the lease expires, the device must request a new IP address, although often the DHCP server will renew the lease with the same IP address if possible.
The specific IP address assigned to a client cannot be predicted in advance without knowing the details of the DHCP server’s configuration and the state of its IP address pool at the time the client makes the request. DHCP servers are designed to manage IP assignments efficiently to prevent two devices from accidentally being assigned the same IP address, which would lead to network conflicts.
A. for a limited period