What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of DHCP?
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows your computer to automatically obtain a fully functional IP address from the central RPI DHCP server. Every time you boot up your computer, your operating system retrieves a new IP address. DHCP is the default network configuration for most operating systems. If however you need to set up DHCP again, follow the instructions on the various Network Configurations webpages for your specific operating system. Static IP is a manual way of obtaining an IP address for your computer. The IP address is predetermined and always the same. A static IP address can be obtained for free from the VCC Help Desk by filling out a short form. There are a few advantages and disadvantages to using a static IP.
Advantages:
Your IP address remains the same so that you can run Internet services that require your IP address to remain the same in order for them to work properly (ie. Web Server, FTP Server).
If, for some reason, the RPI DHCP server is having difficulties handing out IP address, you will still be able to access the web, since your IP is predetermined.
Disadvantages:
You will only be able to effectively use your static IP address from your place of residence. You will be unable to use the web from other places on campus.
Configuring the network settings on your computer is more difficult for static IP than for DHCP, since DHCP is automatic and static IP is manual.
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