Lexicon: D
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Protocol for assigning temporary IP addresses from a defined range. The protocol automates and centralises the IP settings of individual participants in the network. If a participant in the network is to be integrated into a network or the Internet using the Internet protocol (TCP/IP), it requires various basic settings without which communication is not possible. This process can be carried out via a DHCP server without the involvement of the user, as this server recognises the settings and passes them on to the subscribers. Without a DHCP server, the user has to make the settings manually and re-enter them each time the network is changed. By using a DHCP server, this process is carried out automatically each time. (All information without guarantee)