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ero configuration networking allows devices such as computers and printers to connect to a network
ministrator must set up services, such as Dynamic Host
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anually, which may be difficult and time-consuming.
Assignment of numeric network addresses for networked devices (link-local address auto
configuration)
Automatic resolution and distribution of computer hostnames (multicast DNS)
Automatic location of network services, such as printing devices through DNS service discovery.
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a network automatically.
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Zero configuration networking (zeroconf), is a set of techniques that automatically creates a usable
Internet Protocol (IP) network without manual operator intervention or special configuration ser
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automatically. Without zeroconf, a network ad
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS), or configure each computer's
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Zeroconf is built on three core technologies:
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