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Difficulty: EasyWindows Control Panel Utilities

A desktop support technician needs to configure a static IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for an Ethernet interface on a Windows workstation. Which Control Panel utility should the technician open to access adapter settings?

  1. Network and Sharing CenterAnswer
  2. B
    System
  3. C
    Device Manager
  4. D
    Internet Options

Answer

Network and Sharing Center is the correct utility for modifying network adapter IP address properties.
Network and Sharing Center enables technicians to view active networks and select 'Change adapter settings' to configure TCP/IPv4 properties, such as a static IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Open Control Panel and select Network and Sharing Center.
Access the primary networking control utility.
This applet centralizes network status and configuration links.
2
Click 'Change adapter settings' in the left menu pane.
Opens the Network Connections window showing available network adapters.
Allows entry into specific network interface configurations.
3
Right-click the Ethernet adapter, select Properties, and configure Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
Opens the TCP/IP settings window where static IP information is entered.
TCP/IP properties govern client network layer addressing.

Key Concept

Windows Control Panel Network and Sharing Center Utility
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Windows Control Panel Utilities

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