we're talking about the DHCP system/setup of what the CABLE operators are using on their system...
i'm not confused of what DHCP is? and how it works ? > i would like to clarify and clear it out to you what is DHCP.. dhcp is a > dynamic host configuration protocol.. dhcp allows hosts on a tcp/ip network > to request and be *assigned* ip addresses, and also to discover information > about the network to which they are attached (eg. domain name server > address, default gateway, subnet mask, etc). > > dhcp supports three mechanisms for ip address allocation and these are: > > 1. automatic allocation - dhcp assigns a permanent ip address to a client > 2. dynamic allocation - dhcp assigns an ip address to a client for a limited > period of time > 3. manual allocation - a client's ip address is assigned by the network > administrator and dhcp is used simply to convey the assigned address to the > client. > > mostly most of you think that dhcp is number 2 mechanism only but > unfortunately isnt... its up to your policies which suited to your needs.. > therefore, the main purpose of dhcp is not to give a dynamic allocation of > ip address but an *ease* of configuration and administration to a host. > > fooler. > > > > _ > Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph > To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
