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What does the 'Limited connectivity' state indicate?
What does the 'Limited connectivity' state indicate?
- The adapter is using an address from the automatic IP addressing (APIPA) 169.254.x.y range
- The adapter is experiencing a DNS resolution issue
- The adapter is set to obtain an address automatically, but no DHCP server can be contacted (correct)
- The adapter is disconnected from the network
How does Windows test Internet access in the 'No Internet access' state?
How does Windows test Internet access in the 'No Internet access' state?
- By attempting a connection to www.msftncsi.com and checking that DNS resolves the IP address correctly (correct)
- By pinging the default gateway (router) and checking the response time
- By checking the network adapter's physical connection
- By verifying the subnet mask and default gateway settings
Where can IP configuration information be displayed in Windows?
Where can IP configuration information be displayed in Windows?
- In the Control Panel under 'System and Security'
- By accessing the 'Network Connections' folder in File Explorer
- Through Network & Internet settings or the adapter's status dialog (correct)
- By using the 'ipsettings' command in Command Prompt
What information does the 'ipconfig' command tool display when used without switches?
What information does the 'ipconfig' command tool display when used without switches?
What does the ipconfig /all switch display?
What does the ipconfig /all switch display?
What can ipconfig be used to determine about an adapter?
What can ipconfig be used to determine about an adapter?
How can you release the IP address obtained from a DHCP server using ipconfig?
How can you release the IP address obtained from a DHCP server using ipconfig?
What does the 'ipconfig /displaydns' command do?
What does the 'ipconfig /displaydns' command do?
What does the 'hostname' command return?
What does the 'hostname' command return?
What does the Network Reset command clear in Windows?
What does the Network Reset command clear in Windows?
When is it appropriate to restart a server to resolve network problems?
When is it appropriate to restart a server to resolve network problems?
Where can the Network Reset command be found in Windows?
Where can the Network Reset command be found in Windows?