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example, temporary). A binding containing configuration information for a
client is indexed by <DUID>.
Configuration parameter: An element of the configuration information set on
the server and delivered to the client using DHCP. Such parameters may be
used to carry information to be used by a node to configure its network sub
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system and enable communication, for example, on a link or internetwork.
DHCP client (or client): A node that initiates requests on a link to obtain
configuration parameters from one or more DHCP servers.
DHCP domain: A set of links managed by DHCP and operated by a single
administrative entity.
DHCP realm: A name used to identify the DHCP administrative domain
from which a DHCP aut