In the DHCP process, which message does the client broadcast to lease an IP address from a server that offered one?

In the DHCP process, which message does the client broadcast to lease an IP address from a server that offered one?

• A. DHCP Discover
• B. DHCP Offer
• C. DHCP Acknowledge
• D. DHCP Request

Answer: (D)

After a DHCP server offers an IP, the client broadcasts a DHCP Request to lease that specific address. This request signals which offer is being accepted and lets all DHCP servers know that the client has chosen that IP, preventing conflicts. The offering server then replies with DHCP Acknowledge to finalize the lease and supply the remaining network configuration (like subnet mask, gateway, and DNS). The Discover and Offer steps occur first to find and present options, while the Acknowledge completes the process, with the Request being the step that actually commits to the lease.

After a DHCP server offers an IP, the client broadcasts a DHCP Request to lease that specific address. This request signals which offer is being accepted and lets all DHCP servers know that the client has chosen that IP, preventing conflicts. The offering server then replies with DHCP Acknowledge to finalize the lease and supply the remaining network configuration (like subnet mask, gateway, and DNS). The Discover and Offer steps occur first to find and present options, while the Acknowledge completes the process, with the Request being the step that actually commits to the lease.