Allows the computer to get its configuration information from the network instead of the network administrator providing the configuration information to the computer. it provides a computer with an ip address, subnet mask, and other essential communication information, simplifying the network administrator's job.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

Explanation:

DHCP is a network protocol that allows network administrators to automatically configure communication information for a network device. The DHCP will, among other things;

i. provide and assign IP addresses to network devices

ii. assign default gateways, DNS information and subnet mask to network devices.

These will reduce the tasks of the network administrator and also provide reliable configuration by reducing errors that are associated with manual configuration of these communication information.

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