Question

Difficulty: EasyWindows Client Networking Configuration

A technician is manually configuring network settings on a Windows 11 client computer that requires a static IP assignment. Which item in the Ethernet Network Adapter Properties window should the technician select to configure the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway?

  1. Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)Answer
  2. B
    Client for Microsoft Networks
  3. C
    Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
  4. D
    File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

Answer

Selecting Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) in the network adapter properties allows the technician to configure static IP parameters.
The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) component under adapter properties contains the configuration screen for setting a static IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers in Windows.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Open Network Connections in Windows.
Displays available network adapters.
Technicians must access the specific network adapter to change IP settings.
2
Right-click the target network adapter and select Properties.
Opens the Network Adapter Properties window listing network items and protocols.
This window grants access to protocol configurations.
3
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
Opens the IPv4 configuration window where IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway are entered.
IPv4 properties host all static IP configuration fields for client networking.

Key Concept

Windows TCP/IPv4 Network Adapter Configuration
Estimated Time:45s
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