What is static and DHCP?

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Static and DHCP are two methods of assigning IP addresses to devices on a network.

Static IP addresses are manually assigned to a device and do not change unless manually reconfigured.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network.
DHCP can also assign other network configuration information, such as subnet mask and default gateway.
Static IP addresses are useful for devices that require a consistent IP address, such as servers.
DHCP is useful for devices that do not require a consistent IP address, such as laptops or smartphones.
DHCP can be configured to reserve specific IP addresses for specific devices, providing some of the benefits of static IP addresses.

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