What is a DHCP Client?

A DHCP Client allows a device to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server. When enabled, the client requests network settings, including IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. This eliminates the need for manual configuration, simplifying network management. On Maple Systems network switches, enabling the DHCP Client mode allows the switch to receive an IP address dynamically instead of using a static one.

This mode can often be referred to as “Enabling DHCP” or “Obtain an IP address automatically”.

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