what is your dhcp
A DHCP Server is a network server that automatically provides and assigns IP addresses, default gateways and other network parameters to client devices. A DHCP server automatically sends the required network parameters for clients to properly communicate on the network. When to use a router/switch as your DHCP Server. 1  There are many enterprise companies who are still using DHCP for IPv4 on their routers/switches. This is typically done by the network administrator who needs to get a DHCP capability up and running quickly but does not have access to a DHCP server.