DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Application Layer — Other
Protocol Overview
Full Name
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Abbreviation
DHCP
OSI Layer
Application Layer
Category
Other
Default Port
67, 68
RFC
RFC 2131
About DHCP
Automatically assigns IP addresses, subnet masks, gateways, and DNS servers to devices joining a network. Uses DORA process.
Application Layer
Other
Port 67, 68
Standards Reference
DHCP is defined in RFC 2131, published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). RFCs are the official standards documents for internet protocols and are freely available for public review.