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DHCP

Definition: DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a network protocol commonly used to automatically assign IP addresses and network configuration settings to devices on a local network.

Examples:

Sense 1: Network Protocol

Noun:

1. The DHCP protocol allows network devices to obtain IP addresses automatically.
2. Using DHCP simplifies network administration as the IP addresses are assigned dynamically.

Sense 2: DHCP Server

Noun:

1. It is important to configure the DHCP server correctly to ensure proper IP address assignment.
2. The DHCP server is responsible for managing IP address allocation on the network.

Sense 3: DHCP Client

Noun:

1. When a device connects to a network, it sends a DHCP request to obtain an IP address.
2. The DHCP client on my computer failed to acquire a valid IP address.

Sense 4: DHCP Lease

Noun:

1. The DHCP lease determines how long a device can use a particular IP address before renewal.
2. We set the DHCP lease time to one hour for flexibility in our dynamic network environment.

Sense 5: DHCP Relay

Noun:

1. A DHCP relay agent can forward DHCP requests to a remote DHCP server.
2. Our network infrastructure includes multiple DHCP relay agents to cover the entire organization.

Related Products:

• DHCP Routers
• DHCP Server Software
• DHCP Client Modules
• DHCP Relay Equipment