What Is DHCP?
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol — automatic IP assignment.
Definition
DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses, gateways, DNS servers, and other configuration to devices on a network.
Example Flow
Device → "I need an IP" DHCP Server → "Use 192.168.1.50" Device → config applied
Why It Matters
Without DHCP, every device would require manual IP configuration, leading to slower setups and more errors.
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