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The protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network is called ________.

Answer: DHCP

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses, subnet masks, gateway, and DNS settings to devices joining a network. Eliminates manual configuration errors and simplifies network management. Uses DORA process: Discover, Offer, Request, Acknowledge.

Topic Internet & Networking
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