$ Linux Command

Network

dhclient

Request or renew an IP address using DHCP.

networkconnectivityadmin

Additional Notes

dhclient is a network command used to request or renew an IP address using DHCP. It obtains, renews, and releases IP addresses from DHCP servers, and is typically run automatically at boot by network managers. You can run it manually when troubleshooting connectivity issues.

Syntax

dhclient [options] [interface]

Parameters

  • options: Flags that change how dhclient behaves.
  • interface: Network interface to configure (e.g., eth0, wlan0).

Common Options

  • --help: Show command help when supported.
  • --version: Show version information when supported.

Examples

dhclient --help
man dhclient

Practical Notes

Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man dhclient, dhclient --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.