What Is DHCP?

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol — a service that automatically assigns IP addressing information to devices joining a network.

DHCP across 3 exams

DHCP appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:

CCST Networking
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol — a service that automatically assigns IP addressing information to devices joining a network.
Network+
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol; automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration information to devices on a network.
A+
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol — a service that automatically assigns IP addresses and network configuration to devices on a network.