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).
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