A network technician needs to reset a Windows workstation's dynamic IP address assignment and verify the updated network configuration using the command line. In what order should the technician execute the following steps?
- 1Open the Command Prompt with elevated administrator privileges.
- 2Execute the ipconfig /release command to drop the active DHCP lease.
- 3Execute the ipconfig /renew command to request a new IP address from the DHCP server.
- 4Execute the ipconfig /all command to inspect and verify the newly assigned network settings.
Answer
The correct sequence begins with opening an elevated Command Prompt, executing 'ipconfig /release' to release the active IP lease, running 'ipconfig /renew' to acquire a new IP configuration from the DHCP server, and finally executing 'ipconfig /all' to verify the new settings.
To reset and verify a Windows client's DHCP configuration, an elevated Command Prompt must first be opened. Next, executing 'ipconfig /release' releases the current IP address. Following that, 'ipconfig /renew' requests a new IP configuration from the DHCP server. Finally, running 'ipconfig /all' confirms that the client received valid network settings.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
DHCP Release and Renewal Command Sequence