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Start -> All Programs ->Accessories -> Command Prompt Using Your Connections Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) is a network function that enables Windows to accept the IP address provided by the Cable router.   The IP address is leased for a short time, usually 1 to 3 days, but the duration can be specified by the Server. Most IP address numbers are leased, not permanently assigned.   This strategy offers you the flexibility to roam. You can join or leave this network. If you take your laptop and go someplace else, then your IP address will expire. That IP address can be leased to the next computer.