RFC 2131

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, March 1997

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Status:
DRAFT STANDARD
Obsoletes:
RFC 1541
Updated by:
RFC 3396, RFC 4361, RFC 5494, RFC 6842
Author:
R. Droms
Stream:
IETF
Source:
dhc (int)

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DOI:  https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC2131

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Abstract

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCPIP network. DHCP is based on the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP), adding the capability of automatic allocation of reusable network addresses and additional configuration options. [STANDARDS-TRACK]


For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.

For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.




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