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A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server automatically assigns IP addresses to devices in a network, making management easier. Without DHCP, devices would need to be configured with static IPs manually.

Step-by-Step Guide:

WinBox Method:

1. Open WinBox and go to IP → DHCP Server.
2. Click DHCP Setup, select the interface (e.g., ether2), and follow the wizard:
   • Network: 192.168.88.0/24
   • Gateway: 192.168.88.1
   • IP Pool: 192.168.88.10-192.168.88.100
   • DNS: 8.8.8.8
   • Lease Time: Default
3. Click Apply and OK.

Webfig Method:

1. Open Webfig (http://192.168.88.1).
2. Navigate to IP → DHCP Server → DHCP Setup.
3. Select the interface and enter the details as prompted.
4. Click Apply and OK.

CLI Method:

1. Open a terminal or SSH session.
2. Run the following commands:
   
   
   /ip pool add name=dhcp_pool ranges=192.168.88.10-192.168.88.100

   /ip DHCP-server add name=dhcp1 interface=ether2 address-pool=dhcp_pool

   /ip DHCP-server network add address=192.168.88.0/24 gateway=192.168.88.1 DNS-server=8.8.8.8
   
   
3. Verify using:
   /ip DHCP-server print