Editing Auto-configuration (section)

{{Short description|Automatic configuration of peripherals}}
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'''Auto-configuration''' is the automatic [[computer configuration|configuration]] of devices without manual intervention, without any need for software configuration programs or [[jumper (computing)|jumper]]s. Ideally, auto-configuring devices should just "[[plug and play]]".  Auto-configuration has been made common because of the low cost of [[microprocessor]]s and other embedded controller devices. 

Configurations may be stored in [[NVRAM]], loaded by a host processor, or negotiated at system initialization time. In some cases, [[hot swap|hot pluggable]] devices may be able to renegotiate their configuration. 

Example of auto-configuring devices:
* [[USB]]

Example of auto-configuring devices and protocols:
* [[Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol|DHCP]]
* [[Zeroconf]]