Cisco Exam 300-410 Topic 5 Question 85 Discussion

Actual exam question for Cisco's 300-410 exam

Question #: 85
Topic #: 5

Refer to the exhibit.

Refer to lhe exhibit. APC is configured to obtain an IP address automatically, but it receives an IP address only from the 169.254.0.0 subnet The DHCP server logs contained no DHCPDISCOVER message from the MAC address of the PC. Which action resolves the issue?

AConfigure an ip helper-address on the router to forward DHCP messages to the server.

BConfigure DHCP Snooping on the switch to forward DHCP messages to the server.

CConfigure a DHCP reservation on the server for the PC.

DConfigure a static IP address on the PC and exclude it from the DHCP pool.

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Suggested Answer: A

by Danica at Apr 08, 2024, 11:11 PM

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Shenika

12 months ago

That's a good point, It could be another solution to the problem.

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Micheal

1 years ago

But wouldn't configuring DHCP Snooping on the switch also help in forwarding DHCP messages to the server?

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Fidelia

1 years ago

I agree with as that would forward DHCP messages to the server.

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Shenika

1 years ago

I think the issue can be resolved by configuring an ip helper-address on the router.

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Gaston

1 years ago

Actually, configuring a static IP address on the PC and excluding it from the DHCP pool could also work.

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Alayna

1 years ago

But wouldn't configuring a DHCP reservation on the server for the PC be a better solution?

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Wynell

1 years ago

I agree. Maybe configuring an ip helper-address on the router could help.

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Annamae

1 years ago

I think the issue is related to DHCP messages not being forwarded properly.

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Annamaria

1 years ago

Yeah, I agree. Option C seems like the way to go. Although, I have to say, the thought of a DHCP server that's not recognizing a MAC address is a bit concerning. Reminds me of that time I had to debug a network issue with a malfunctioning DHCP server. *chuckles* Good times.

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Rosina

1 years ago

Haha, I wonder if the PC is running Windows 95 or something. That would certainly explain the 169.254.0.0 subnet issue! But seriously, I think option B could also be worth considering. Configuring DHCP Snooping on the switch might help to ensure the DHCP messages are getting through.

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Danica

1 years ago

You know, I'm leaning towards option C. It's the most straightforward solution, and if the DHCP server is configured correctly, it should resolve the issue.

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Stephen

1 years ago

I think option C is worth considering. If the PC's MAC address is not being recognized by the DHCP server, a static reservation might do the trick.

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Audria

1 years ago

I agree, option A seems like the most logical first step. If the PC is configured to obtain an IP address automatically, then the issue is likely with the DHCP communication. Forwarding the DHCP messages could help resolve the problem.

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Rikki

1 years ago

Haha, oh man, don't even get me started on DHCP server issues. It's like they have a mind of their own sometimes. But you're right, option C does seem like the best solution here. Let's go with that and hope we don't have to call the network admin for backup.

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Callie

1 years ago

I'm not sure about that. Wouldn't it be better to try to troubleshoot the DHCP issue first? Maybe we could try option A and configure an IP helper-address on the router to forward the DHCP messages to the server. That might be a more direct solution.

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Gilma

1 years ago

Hmm, I'm leaning towards option C. If the DHCP server logs don't show any DHCPDISCOVER messages from the PC, then it sounds like the PC isn't communicating properly with the DHCP server. A DHCP reservation might be the best way to ensure the PC gets the correct IP address.

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Verlene

1 years ago

Yeah, that's a good point. The 169.254.0.0 subnet is usually used for auto-configured private IP addresses when a DHCP server is not available. I wonder if there's an issue with the DHCP server or the network configuration.

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Bernardo

1 years ago

B) Configure DHCP Snooping on the switch to forward DHCP messages to the server.

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Amber

1 years ago

That's a valid option. It could help in forwarding the DHCP messages to the server.

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Katina

1 years ago

A) Configure an ip helper-address on the router to forward DHCP messages to the server.

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Shelton

1 years ago

A) Configure an ip helper-address on the router to forward DHCP messages to the server.

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Kasandra

1 years ago

That could be a quick fix to ensure the PC has a valid IP address within the network.

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Tricia

1 years ago

D) Configure a static IP address on the PC and exclude it from the DHCP pool.

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Daren

1 years ago

That's a good suggestion. It could help ensure the DHCP messages reach the server.

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Renea

1 years ago

B) Configure DHCP Snooping on the switch to forward DHCP messages to the server.

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France

1 years ago

That might work. It could help the PC receive an IP address from the DHCP server.

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Antonette

1 years ago

A) Configure an ip helper-address on the router to forward DHCP messages to the server.

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Kanisha

1 years ago

Wow, this question seems quite tricky. I'm not sure I fully understand the issue here. Why would the PC be receiving an IP address from the 169.254.0.0 subnet if it's configured to obtain an IP address automatically?

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