DHCPClient
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DHCP Client Service manages network configuration by registering and updating IP (Internet Protocol) addresses and DNS (Domain Name System) names.
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Overview
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a communications protocol that allows central management to assign IP addresses to devices on a network. Registers and updates IP addresses and DNS records for the computer. If this service is stopped the computer will no longer receive dynamic IP addresses and DNS updates. If the service is disabled, any services (Internet, Networking) that rely explicitly on it will fail to start.
System Requirements
A networked computer or server.
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