IP addresses are assigned to each device on a network. Some IP addresses are static. A static IP means that when a device is connected to a network, an IP address is manually assigned. This address then typically remains with that device until it is removed or ‘decommissioned’ from the network. The IP address then needs to be manually removed from the network so that it can be used again for another device.
Another way to allocate IP addresses is through the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP). This is where an IP address is automatically assigned to a device when it joins the network. This dynamic address can change to suit the needs of the network. For example, when a device is removed from the network, the IP address is also automatically removed.
Use the internet to find an example of when a static IP address might be required. Write your findings below:
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