CyberCertPrepNetwork FundamentalsDNS & DHCPEASYFree question
Scenario
A new network engineer is configuring a DHCP server for a branch office network. They need to ensure that the branch office printer (MAC 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E) always receives the IP address 192.168.50.100, while all other devices receive dynamic addresses from the 192.168.50.0/24 scope.
What DHCP feature accomplishes this, and how does it differ from configuring a static IP directly on the printer?
- A.Configure the printer's IP as an excluded address in the DHCP scope; the printer then auto-assigns itself 192.168.50.100
- B.Create a DHCP reservation (static DHCP binding) linking the printer's MAC address 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E to IP 192.168.50.100; the DHCP server always assigns this IP to that MAC address. Advantage over static: DNS options, gateway, and other DHCP options are centrally managed; the printer still uses DHCP protocol to get its configuration, making it easier to change options centrally without touching the printer
- C.Configure the printer with a static IP directly on the device; DHCP reservations do not work for printers
- D.Add the printer MAC to the DHCP exclusion range so other devices cannot take its IP