IP Address Assignment and DHCP

Start with address assignment

The mind maps on this page offer several ways into IP addressing. The maps titled “Assignment of IP addresses” include material on IPv4 addresses and binary and decimal conversion. One also covers IPv6 addresses, connectivity verification and the structure of an IPv4 address. Start with a map that covers the area you want to study, then follow its branches to connect the terms.

As you read, note which parts of an address relate to the network and the host. The listed maps also cover address structure and configuration, so you can move between those ideas within the collection.

Move on to DHCP

The mind map “DHCP” covers DHCPv4 and DHCPv6, including DHCPv4 operation, client configuration and troubleshooting. It also introduces basic DHCPv4 server configuration. Use it to get an overview before looking at the separate “Configuring DHCP” map.

“Configuring DHCP” lists information needed for hosts, such as the network and mask for each LAN, excluded addresses, the default router and the DNS address. Compare those items with the server configuration material in the DHCP map.

Pair maps with quizzes

After studying the DHCPv4 operation branch, try “Identify the Steps in DHCPv4 Operation”. Use the map alongside the quiz to revisit the operation as you work. Another quiz includes a question about checking a DHCPv6 server configuration. The DHCP map's DHCPv6 material is a useful place to start before attempting it.

Connect the topic to the unit

This topic is a section of a wider unit in Networks and telecommunications. The address assignment maps bring together IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, conversion and connectivity verification, while the DHCP resources focus on address assignment and configuration. Moving between them lets you study addressing alongside the configuration material listed here.

Choose a map that matches your current focus, then explore a quiz when you are ready.