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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automatically assigns IP addresses to devices as they join a local network.

DHCP removes the need for users or administrators to manually configure network addresses on individual machines, allowing devices like smartphones and laptops to immediately obtain an IP address and communicate upon connecting to a network or Wi-Fi access point.

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Updated 2026-09-04

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