Given that official distribution has largely ceased, here are the only recommended methods to obtain a verified copy.

host thinserver1:\
        ht=ether:\
        ha=001122334455:\
        ip=192.168.1.100:\
        sm=255.255.255.0:\
        gw=192.168.1.1:\
        vm=rfc1048:\
        bf=/tftpboot/vmlinuz:\
        sa=192.168.1.10:

For DHCP dynamic leasing, the server usually provides a simple GUI grid to define IP ranges, lease times, and DNS options.

Click File → Start Service. You will see log entries for DHCPDISCOVER and DHCPOFFER. For BOOTP, you will see BOOTP Request followed by BOOTP Reply.

Searching for "bootp dhcp server 23 download" on random file repositories, archive sites, or peer-to-peer networks is risky. Because v2.3 was released before code signing became ubiquitous, many copies available online have been:

A verified download means:

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