What is the primary function of the MikroTik DHCP server?

The primary function of the MikroTik DHCP server is to assign IP addresses to clients. When a device connects to the network, it needs an IP address to communicate with other devices. The DHCP server automates this process by dynamically allocating IP addresses from a defined range. This alleviates the need for manual configuration of IP addresses on each device, which can be time-consuming and prone to errors. The DHCP server not only assigns IP addresses but also provides additional network configuration information, such as the default gateway and DNS server addresses, which facilitates seamless network connectivity for clients.

The other options, while they pertain to network management, do not relate to the primary function of a DHCP server. Managing firewall settings, providing VPN connections, and measuring network performance are handled by other services and configurations within a MikroTik device. Therefore, the role of a DHCP server is distinctly centered around IP address assignment.