That’s not how it works



Which of these is used to automatically configure the DNS server settings in Windows IPv4 properties?

A) NSLOOKUP

B) LDAP

C) TRACERT

D) DHCP

E) CIDR

F) If it’s automatic, why am I still typing this?


The answer: D) DHCP

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used to automatically assign the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS, and many other IP configuration settings on a computer.

Want to know more? Watch “TCP/IP Addressing.”

Our computers must be configured with the appropriate IP addressing to properly communicate across the network. In this video, you’ll learn about IP addressing, an overview of DNS, DHCP configurations, and the basics of classless subnetting.