If you have ever connected your phone, laptop, or any device to a home network, office LAN, or Wi-Fi , and everything just started working without you entering any IP settings, you have already experienced the magic of DHCP. It quietly handles the job of giving your device the right network details so you can get online instantly. It’s one of those behind-the-scenes technologies that keeps networks running smoothly while removing the need for manual configuration. Let’s break it down in a simple, human way. What Exactly Is DHCP? DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It’s a network service that automatically assigns important network details to devices—like IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers. Without DHCP, every device would need these values typed in manually. Imagine doing that for hundreds of users in an office! DHCP makes life easier by automating all of it. 🔌 DHCP Port Numbers (Very Important!) UDP Port 67 → DHCP Server UDP P...