Practical Cyber Hacking Skills for Beginners - Working with DHCP Commands

The video tutorial provides a practical guide on managing network settings on Windows 10 and Mac. It covers how to view and configure IP addresses using DHCP and manual settings. The tutorial also explains the process of releasing and renewing IP addresses using the IP config command for troubleshooting network issues. It highlights scenarios where manual IP configuration is necessary and demonstrates how to handle errors during the IP renewal process.

What information can you find by clicking on the Wi-Fi link in the network status on a Windows 10 PC?

• The list of available networks

• The speed and connectivity details

• The network's security settings

• The list of connected devices

What does DHCP stand for in the context of IP address configuration?

• Digital Host Configuration Process

• Direct Host Connection Protocol

• Data Handling Control Protocol

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Why might a network administrator choose to manually assign an IP address?

• To improve the security of the network

• To ensure a device always has the same IP address

• To increase the speed of the network

• To allow more devices to connect simultaneously

What command is used to release an IP address on a Windows machine?

• ipconfig /reassign

• ipconfig /reset

• ipconfig /renew

• ipconfig /release

What might happen if you try to renew an IP address and encounter an error?

• The computer will lose internet access

• The computer will display a warning message

• The computer will automatically restart

• The computer will connect to a different network

What is the purpose of the 'renew' command in IP configuration?

• To disconnect from the current network

• To display the current IP configuration

• To reset the network settings to default

• To request a new IP address from the router

What is a potential reason for a DHCP server to fail in assigning IP addresses?

• The server is experiencing hardware failure

• The server is overloaded with requests

• The server is configured to assign static IPs only

• The server is not connected to the internet