Understanding DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): A Beginner's Guide

Other Tech Bits Posts When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, your device needs an IP address to communicate. Enter DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) , the service that automatically hands out IP addresses, making your life easier and more efficient. What is DHCP? Think of DHCP like a host at a party handing out name tags. When your device connects to a network, it requests an IP address.…