Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
RFC 2131, “Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol”, is a Draft Standard document published in March 1997 by R. Droms. It obsoletes RFC 1541. It has since been updated by RFC 3396, RFC 4361, RFC 5494, RFC 6842. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
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]
What “Draft Standard” means
A historical maturity level (retired in 2011) that sat between Proposed Standard and Internet Standard and required multiple interoperable implementations.
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