Meaning of the word DHCP in English

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DHCP

US /ˌdiː.eɪtʃ.siːˈpiː/
UK /ˌdiː.eɪtʃ.siːˈpiː/
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Abbreviation

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a network management protocol used on Internet Protocol (IP) networks for dynamically assigning IP addresses and other communication parameters to devices connected to the network using a client-server architecture.

Example:
The router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses to all connected devices.
Make sure your device is set to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP.