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dhclient - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol client
Overview
The dhclient command dynamic host configuration protocol client.
Syntax
dhclient [OPTIONS] [ARGUMENTS]
Basic Usage Examples
# Basic usage
dhclient
# Get help
dhclient --help
# Check version
dhclient --version
Common Options
-h, --help- Display help information-v, --version- Show version information-V, --verbose- Enable verbose output (if supported)
Description
The dhclient command is part of the other category in Linux systems. It provides essential functionality for dynamic host configuration protocol client.
Refer to the manual page (man dhclient) for detailed information about all available options and usage patterns.
Common Use Cases
- Basic Operations: Simple usage scenarios
- System Administration: Administrative tasks
- Automation: Script integration
- Troubleshooting: Diagnostic usage
Related Commands
- Other commands in the
othercategory - System utilities for similar operations