a host on a network that runs a DHCP service
a machine that runs a service that can lease out IP addresses and other TCP/IP information to any client that requests them
an equipment that can assign the IP address to a computer or other equipment on a network (for example, broadband router, router-type DSL modem, etc
a network device that has been programmed to provide DHCP services to clients
an Internet host that returns configuration parameters to DHCP clients
a requirement for the Guest network
a software program that assigns IP addresses to computers with no manual intervention
A server that deals with the allocation of IP addresses from a specified range, when requested from a computer.
( ynamic ost onfiguration rotocol). A server in a network or Internet service that assigns IP addresses to the multiple stations on the network.
The DHCP server supplies valid IP addresses to a device or system that makes such a request. In Windows when you have your TCP/IP settings set to "obtain an IP address automatically" you are telling the system to look for a DHCP server and get a valid IP address. These addresses are usually obtained from a list or pool of addresses and expire after a number of hours or days.
A service that assigns dynamic IP addresses to computers on a network when they first access the network.
A device that automatically assigns IP addresses to networked computers from a defined pool of numbers, returning unused IP addresses to the pool. Using a DHCP server, an administrator normally does not have to get involved with the details of assigning IP addresses to individual clients.
A computer running the Microsoft DHCP service that offers dynamic configuration of IP addresses and related information to DHCP-enabled clients. See also: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP); service; IP address