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When a host fails to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server, it assigns itself an APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) address in the 169.254.x.x range, commonly described as a “self-assigned IP.” This prevents communication outside the local link, including reaching the default gateway.

B. RFC1918 addresses are private ranges (10.x.x.x, 172.16–31.x.x, 192.168.x.x), but these are not self-assigned.

C. If the TCP/IP stack were disabled, the host wouldn’t have any IP at all.

D. If a static IP were assigned, it would show a configured value, not self-assigned.

References (CompTIA Network+ N10-009):

Domain: Network Troubleshooting — IP addressing issues, DHCP failures, APIPA behavior.

An IP Helper (IP Helper Address) allows DHCP requests to pass through routers and reach a DHCP server on another network.

DHCP broadcasts are not forwarded across routers by default, so an IP Helper Address is needed to relay the request.

This is crucial for large networks where a single DHCP server serves multiple subnets.

Option B (Reservation): Ensures a specific IP address is assigned to a MAC address but does not relay DHCP across networks.

Option C (Exclusion): Prevents specific IP addresses from being assigned, but does not help with DHCP relay.

Option D (Scope): Defines the range of IP addresses available for DHCP clients but does not assist in cross-network communication.

? Reference: CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Official Study Guide – Section: DHCP and IP Addressing

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Exhibit 2 as follows

Access Point Name AP2

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Exhibit 3 as follows

Access Point Name AP3

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Introduction to Subinterfaces:

Subinterfaces are logical interfaces created on a single physical interface. They are used to enable a router to support multiple networks on a single physical interface.

Use Case for Subinterfaces:

Subinterfaces are commonly used in scenarios where VLANs are implemented. A router with a single physical LAN port can be configured with multiple subinterfaces, each associated with a different VLAN.

This setup allows the router to route traffic between different VLANs.

Example Configuration:

Consider a router with a single physical interface GigabitEthernet0/0 and two VLANs, 10 and 20.

interface GigabitEthernet0/0.10

encapsulation dot1Q 10

ip address 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0

!

interface GigabitEthernet0/0.20

encapsulation dot1Q 20

ip address 192.168.20.1 255.255.255.0

The encapsulation dot1Q command specifies the VLAN ID.

Explanation of the Options:

A. A router with only one available LAN port: This is correct. Subinterfaces allow a single physical interface to manage multiple networks, making it essential for routers with limited physical interfaces.

B. A firewall performing deep packet inspection: Firewalls can use subinterfaces, but it is not a requirement for deep packet inspection.

C. A hub utilizing jumbo frames: Hubs do not use subinterfaces as they operate at Layer 1 and do not manage IP addressing.

D. A switch using Spanning Tree Protocol: STP is a protocol for preventing loops in a network and does not require subinterfaces.

Conclusion:

Subinterfaces provide a practical solution for routing between multiple VLANs on a router with limited physical interfaces. They allow network administrators to optimize the use of available hardware resources efficiently.