$)$ Advantages and Disadvantages of DHCP over Manual Configuration Advantages of DHCP: Automated IP Address Management: DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network, eliminating the need for manual configuration of each device. Efficiency and Time$-$Saving: Reduces the administrative burden and time required to configure network settings on individual devices. Error Reduction: Minimizes human errors associated with manual IP address assignment, such as IP conflicts or incorrect subnet masks. Dynamic Reassignment: Allows for efficient reuse of IP addresses. Devices that leave the network free up their addresses, which can then be reassigned to new devices. Centralized Management: Centralizes the configuration of other network settings such as