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gino



Joined: 06 Nov 2004
Posts: 8
PostPosted: 08/07/08 - 08:16    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ok, I know you will think that I am a complete idiot, but there are two questions I need to ask you. I came across term DHCP too many times, and I have no idea what it is .Can somebody please explain me what is DHCP and what it is used for? I will really appreciate your effort. Many thanks
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clint



Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 12
PostPosted: 09/01/08 - 21:04    Post subject: Reply with quote
DHCP is a short for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol which enables user to obtain and IP address automatically. It gives IP addresses to device, and then releases it or renew it as the device leaves or comes back to the internet. It is most often used by internet providers so that they can add new users to the network with minimum effort and manual configuration. You just need a device which supports with a DHCP and which will gather all the needed information from the DHCP server. I think it is all you need to know about it at some primary level.
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