DHCP

[ˌdiː eɪtʃ ˈsiː ˈpiː]
noun
DHCP (Protocolo de Configuração Dinâmica de Host)
1. A network protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network
The DHCP server assigned an IP address to my computer when I connected to the network.
O servidor DHCP atribuiu um endereço IP ao meu computador quando me conectei à rede.
2. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol; a standardized networking protocol used in TCP/IP networks
DHCP eliminates the need for manual IP address configuration on each device.
O DHCP elimina a necessidade de configuração manual do endereço IP em cada dispositivo.
DHCP is a fundamental technology in modern networking used globally. The term is used identically in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical communities, as it is an international standard acronym. In Brazil and Portugal, IT professionals typically use the English acronym 'DHCP' rather than always translating it, though the full name in Portuguese ('Protocolo de Configuração Dinâmica de Host') is also recognized. This reflects the international nature of computer networking terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocolautomatic IP assignmentdynamic addressing
Antonyms / Antônimos
static IP configurationmanual IP assignment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
DHCP
Used as acronym in technical contexts; often called 'Protocolo de Configuração Dinâmica de Host'
Portugal
DHCP
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term remains consistent
USA
DHCP
Standard abbreviation used in all English-speaking technical contexts

Related Words

IP addressDNSTCP/IPnetwork configurationDHCP serverleasesubnet mask

Related Idioms & Phrases

DHCP lease
DHCP server
DHCP client
renew DHCP lease
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