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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

Protocol that hands out IP settings affecting Stripchat access.

Definition​

DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses, gateways, and DNS resolver settings to devices when they join a network.

Why it matters​

  • Resolver control: ISPs push their own DNS servers via DHCP, enabling censorship until you override them.
  • IP rotation: DHCP-issued dynamic IPs may fall inside blocked ranges; renewing can move you to a working subnet.
  • Custom networks: On self-managed routers you can hand out privacy-focused resolvers to every device at once.

Tips​

  1. Release/renew DHCP leases (ipconfig /release && /renew, dhclient -r) to grab new IPs when blocked.
  2. Configure your router to advertise custom DNS servers if the ISP ones are tampered with.
  3. Secure DHCP on enterprise networks (use DHCP snooping) so rogue servers can't inject malicious DNS settings.