DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a networking protocol that automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network. A DHCP client is a device that requests and obtains these parameters from a DHCP server. DHCP clients are typically found in devices such as computers, smartphones, and printers.
Checking the status of a DHCP client can be useful for troubleshooting network connectivity issues. If a device is not able to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server, it will not be able to access the network. There are a few different ways to check the status of a DHCP client.