220-1201 · Question #251
220-1201 Question #251: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: Reboot the wireless router.. Addresses in the 169.254.x.x range indicate the clients were unable to contact a DHCP server and fell back to APIPA. Since the router provides DHCP in a SOHO setup, restarting it will restore the DHCP service so devices can obtain valid IP addresses again.
Question
An IT specialist sets up a wireless router in a SOHO environment. Afterward, several devices cannot access the internet and are assigned IP addresses starting with 169.254. Which of the following is the best action to resolve this issue?
Options
- AReboot the wireless router.
- BShorten the lease time.
- CUse static IP addresses.
- DIncrease the DHCP pool size.
Explanation
Addresses in the 169.254.x.x range indicate the clients were unable to contact a DHCP server and fell back to APIPA. Since the router provides DHCP in a SOHO setup, restarting it will restore the DHCP service so devices can obtain valid IP addresses again.
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