Jack has installed a basic router for a SOHO network. After the installation, the PCs connected to the router are not able to acquire an IP address. Which of the following did he fail to configure correctly?
Explanation
Answer: D - DHCP provides IP addresses to client computers on a network. If the computers are not able to acquire an IP address, the DHCP service may not have been properly configured.
Key Takeaway: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network application protocol used by DHCP clients to obtain configuration information for operation in an Internet Protocol network. This protocol reduces system administration workload, allowing networks to add devices with little or no manual intervention. When a DHCP-configured client connects to a network, the DHCP client sends a broadcast query requesting necessary information from a DHCP server. The DHCP server manages a pool of IP addresses and information about client configuration parameters such as default gateway, domain name, the DNS servers, and other servers, such as timeservers.
