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Master Networking Basics: DHCP & DNS Demystified! 
Do you know how your devices get an IP address without you lifting a finger? Or how typing https://www.google.com/ magically opens a website? The magic lies in two essential protocols: DHCP & DNS.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)➡ Automatically assigns IP addresses to devices
➡ Uses Port 67 & 68 and the speedy UDP protocol
➡ Follows the DORA process: Discover, Offer, Request, Acknowledge
Without DHCP, you'd have to manually configure every device on a network! DNS (Domain Name System)
➡ Translates domain names to IP addresses (Forward Lookup)➡ Converts IPs back to names (Reverse Lookup)
➡ Works on Port 53 with UDP for faster results
It’s the “phonebook” of the internet that helps you reach any website instantly!
Whether you're a student, IT professional, or just curious - mastering these two protocols is a must-have skill in networking and cybersecurity!
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