Dynamic addressing simplifies network administration because the software keeps track of IP addresses rather than requiring an administrator to manage the task. This means that a new computer can be added to a network without the hassle of manually assigning it a unique IP address. Many ISPs use dynamic IP addressing for dial-up users.

An Overview of DHCP
Brief overview of how DHCP works with links to related articles.

DHCP FAQ
Answers many general questions about DHCP, as well as specific implementation information.

DHCP Reading Room
Collection of primers and articles about DHCP.

IETF Dynamic Host Configuration (dhc) Working Group Page
Describes the IETF Dynamic Host Configuration working group and includes contact and mailing list information and links to Internet drafts and Request for Comments documents.

Resources for DHCP
Provides information and links of interest about DHCP.

Yahoo!'s DHCP page
Yahoo!'s directory of DHCP.

DNS/DHCP/WIN Release Notes
Covers some advanced details about how NT4SP4 handles WINS, DHCP and DNS.

Minimizing WLAN Security Threats
Most wireless LANs do not invoke adequate security measures to guard against attacks. Learn what security threats exist for wireless LANs as the basis for deploying effective security measures.

RFC 1541
Request for Comments document for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).