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DHCP enables automatic configuration of TCP/IP parameters for your computer. Your internetwork must have a DHCP server if you want to take advantage of this feature.

Explanation:

In addition to making it easier to configure your TCP/IP parameters, DHCP prevents problems that can arise when addresses are entered incorrectly, or when one address is entered on more than one computer, or when computers are moved from one area to another.

User Action:

If you are not sure whether your internetwork has a DHCP server, enter the ipconfig command with the -all switch from the command prompt on another terminal on the network. Check to see if DHCP is enabled. If DHCP is enabled, then your internetwork has a DHCP server.