DHCP

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000300",
  "term": "DHCP",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A standardized networking protocol that automates the assignment of IP addresses and other network configuration settings to devices on a network. A central server running the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol listens for requests from new devices and allocates an available IP address from a predefined pool for a specific lease period. This eliminates the need for manual configuration of each device's network settings by an administrator.",
  "subject": "Internet",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/dhcp/"
}