DHCP is a networking protocol used to assign an IP address to your Apple device. Here’s how to force a new IP address on macOS.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) allows a network device to request an IP address from a DHCP server on a network. DHCP makes starting and configuring computers easier since it’s usually automatic and doesn’t require any user intervention.
There are separate versions of the DHCP protocol for IP4 and IP6 (DHCPv6).
In most cases, DHCP servers run either on your home network (on your router), on your ISP’s network, or on corporate servers in business settings. DHCP can also be hosted in the cloud.
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