Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that provides a means to dynamically allocate IP addresses to computers on a local area network, as well as the Internet.

Description

The system administrator determines a range of IP addresses to be dynamically assigned, and each client computer on the LAN has its TCP/IP software configured to request an IP address from the DHCP server. The request and grant process uses a lease concept with a controllable time period.^[1]

History

DHCP is defined in RFC 2131. Microsoft introduced DHCP in version 3.5 of their Windows NT server software in late 1994.^[1]

References

External links

• Use DHCP or a manual IP address on Mac at Apple Support
  • Renew your IP address from the DHCP server on Mac
  • Resolve IP address conflicts on Mac
  • Connect to the internet using DHCP in AirPort Utility on Mac
  • Reserve a DHCP address in AirPort Utility on Mac
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol at Wikipedia

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