Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Brief Description
TNS provides a service that allows network computers to be dynamically configured. This service can be used to allow the customer to attach to geographically/physically different LAN segments. This service may also be used to help the customer reuse scarce network resources, like IP addresses or LAN ports. This service may also be used to regulate access to a LAN. The service is implemented on a per LAN segment basis. The computer using this service is configured just after connecting to the LAN segment. The computer is configured for fixed lease time, usually short enough to allow for convenient reuse of the IP address assigned. The LAN administrator using this service has control over the parameters configured.
Any computer user on a Penn State network can benefit from and use the service. However, only network administrators listed in the contacts list may request the service be configured on those particular interfaces for which they want dynamic configuration and for which they are responsible. The DHCP service is not offered directly to end users, therefore, prospective users must correspond with their network administrator listed on the contacts list 
. Additionally, the DHCP service requires a TNS backbone connection and a network attached computer with the appropriate software. TNS does not provide the software but provides pointers to it.
Learn more about Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Service.
If you have a question about this service or would like to make a request to add, change, or terminate this service please contact TNS at (814) 865-1696 or submit your request through the Service Inquiry Form .
TNS provides Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Service. The DHCP lead time is based on the time a request is made by an authorized Administrative, Technical or Security Backbone Contact and a confirmation e-mail is sent by TNS. |
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| Description | Lead Time |
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| Requests for DHCP Service | 3 business days |
- Service Inquiry Form
- Request/update DHCP Server service
- Request DHCP Transport Service
- Create, delete, update subdomain
- Search registered subdomains
- Manage DNS service for one or more hosts
- Request new/additional IPv4 address space
- Request new/additional IPv6 address space
- Contacts List Self Update
- SMTP Host Registration
