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Method and apparatus for setting network using DHCP server or client function

  • US 7,702,793 B2
  • Filed: 10/25/2004
  • Issued: 04/20/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/27/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A terminal device connected to a network being served by a first device having a DHCP server function, comprising:

  • means for performing a DHCP client function;

    receiving means for receiving a signal indicating that a second device having a DHCP server function is connected to said network, the second device providing a service desired by the terminal device; and

    operation control means for operating said means for performing a DHCP client function when said receiving means receives said signal,wherein said DHCP client function comprises a function for using an IP address assigned by said second device as its own IP address, andwherein the IP address assigned by said second device is different from the IP address assigned by said first device having a DHCP server function.

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