Word of the Day – May 24, 2025
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Acronyms
- DHCP
Preferred Term
- None
Non-standard Terms
- None
Definitions
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| Noun | A communications protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses dynamically to computers on a LAN and to clients logging onto a TCP/IP network. (used 1 times in citations and controls) |
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| Noun | A protocol for dynamic IP address assignment and automatic TCP/IP configuration, based on IETF RFC2131, that provides both static and dynamic address allocation. (used 21 times in citations and controls) |
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| Noun | A protocol used by networked computers (clients) to obtain IP addresses and other parameters, such as the default gateway, subnet mask and IP addresses of domain name system servers from a DHCP server. The DHCP server ensures that all IP addresses are unique. IP address pool management is done by the server and not by a human network administrator. (used 0 times in citations and controls) |
Other Forms
| Type | Other Form |
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| Plural | Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol |
| Plural Possessive | Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol's |
| Possessive | Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol's |
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