To configure DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), follow these steps:
1. **Install DHCP Server**: On your server, install the DHCP server software.
2. **Configure DHCP Scope**: Define a range of IP addresses (scope) that the DHCP server can assign to clients.
3. **Set Lease Duration**: Specify how long a client can use an assigned IP address before it needs to renew.
4. **Configure Options**: Set additional options like default gateway, DNS servers, and subnet mask.
5. **Activate the Scope**: Enable the DHCP scope to start assigning IP addresses to clients.
**Benefits of DHCP**:
- Automates IP address assignment, reducing manual configuration.
- Minimizes IP address conflicts.
- Simplifies network management and configuration changes.