Which type of address does Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) primarily deal with?

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) primarily deals with dynamic addresses. DHCP is designed to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network, ensuring efficient management of IP address allocation. When a device connects to a network, it sends a request for an IP address to the DHCP server, which then assigns an available IP address from a pool of addresses for a specific period. This process is known as dynamic address assignment.

Dynamic addressing is especially useful in networks where devices frequently join and leave, allowing for optimal use of IP address resources without the need for manual configuration. In contrast, static addresses are manually assigned to devices and do not change unless reconfigured, which is not the primary function of DHCP. DHCP can also handle both public and private addresses, but its core function revolves around managing dynamic addresses for devices within a network.