BOOTP and DHCP protocols are used to obtain the host’s IP address, along with boot information. The operation of both protocols is somewhat different. DHCP is an extended version of the BOOTP.
Tag: Protocol
What is UDP (User Datagram Protocol)?
UDP (User Datagram Protocol) allows datagrams to be sent over the network without establishing a connection, as it contains sufficient address information in the header of the datagram. Also, there is no confirmation or flow control, so the packages may be in front of each other and it is not known whether it is correct because there is no delivery or purchase confirmation.
What is WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)?
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is the first security standard for Wi-Fi (Wireless) networks today.
What is WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)?
WPA is an acronym for Wi-Fi Protected Access and consists of a mechanism for controlling access to a wireless network designed with the idea of eliminating WEP’s weaknesses. Also known as TSN (Transition Security Network).
What is Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)?
Wi-Fi is WLAN (Wireless LAN, Wireless Network) or wireless communication technology that uses IEEE 802.11 standard waves. Wi-Fi is not an acronym for Wireless Fidelity, it is just a trading name.
What is the OSI Model?
The OSI model is a reference framework for defining interconnection architectures for communication systems. It is a functional guide for communication tasks and therefore does not specify a communication standard for such tasks. However, many standards and protocols comply with the guidelines of the Open Systems Interconnection Model.
