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MSCA 70-291 Windows Server 2003 Exam Prep

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A server is configured as a DHCP server with a single scope. You connect the network cable on Client 1 and attempt to connect to a network server, but the connection fails. You open a command prompt on Client 1 and attempt to renew Client 1’s IP address.

An error message states “An error occurred while renewing interface Local Area Connection: unable to contact your DHCP server. Request has timed out”. What should you do to ensure that Client 1 receives an IP address configuration from the DHCP server?
  1. Configure Client 1 with a static IP address.
  2. Restart Client 1.
  3. Restart the DHCP service on the DHCP server.
  4. Add additional IP addresses to the scope on the DHCP server.
Explanation
Answer - B - You should restart the Client 1 computer to ensure it receives an IP address configuration fromm the DHCP server.

Key Takeaway: Client 1 computer’s TCP/IP stack may have a problem and could be unable to send a DHCP discover broadcast packet. This usually happens when you insert a network cable after you start the PC. Ideally the network cable should be connected to the PC when you start the PC.
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