What role does a DHCP server play in dynamic routing?

The role of a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server is primarily to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network. When a device connects to the network, it sends out a request for an IP address, and the DHCP server responds by providing an appropriate address from a defined range. This process simplifies network management by allowing devices to be configured dynamically, without the need for manual intervention.

In the context of dynamic routing, the DHCP server facilitates the automatic registration of devices with unique IP addresses, which is essential for routing data packets accurately from source to destination within a network. By ensuring that each device has a unique IP address, the DHCP server helps to avoid address conflicts which could otherwise disrupt communication and routing.

The other options describe unrelated functions. Preventing packet collisions relates more to network management and design strategies, managing network congestion refers to the handling of traffic loads, and providing static IP configurations is the opposite of what DHCP does, as it is primarily concerned with dynamic assignment.