When you start your computer at work, your laptop doesn’t configure itself with a valid IP address. Which protocol is responsible for configuring your IP address?
A) DHCP
B) DNS
C) TCP
D) NAT
E) I always knew that invisible networks that fly through the air would never work
The answer: A) DHCP
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is the protocol that automatically sets your IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS settings, and many other network configuration options.
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Want to know more? Watch “Troubleshooting TCP/IP Settings.”The TCP/IP protocol is the foundation of today’s network connectivity. In this video, you’ll learn about the TCP/IP settings and some of the loopback and automatic addressing functionality of the protocol. |
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