Windows Client Configuration

Where are IP configuration settings for each adapter interface often set?

the GUI Properties dialog accessed via Network & Internet settings or the Network Connections applet (ncpa.cpl)

Which clients, protocols, and services are installed by default on Ethernet and Wi-Fi adapters?

Client for Microsoft Networks, File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks, Internet Protocol, and Link-layer Topology Discovery

Which versions of Internet Protocol are installed by default?

IP version 4 and IP version 6

How does the network adapter choose which IP protocol version to use?

it automatically uses the appropriate version of the protocol depending on the network it is connected to

What does Link-layer Topology Discovery provide?

network mapping and discovery functions for networks without dedicated name servers

What is the default IP properties setting?

Obtain an IP address automatically

What does Obtain an IP address automatically use?

a DHCP server

How do you configure a static address from the Properties dialog?

double-click the IP properties item

What does Windows prefer if available?

IPv6

How is the mask entered in the settings app dialog?

as a prefix length in bits

What prefix length in bits corresponds to 255.255.255.0?

24 bits

What command can you use to configure a static IPv4 address on a network interface?

netsh interface ip set address

What does name="InterfaceName" specify in netsh interface ip set address?

the name of the network interface you want to configure

What does static indicate in netsh interface ip set address?

that you are assigning a static IP configuration

What value should be used for DefaultGateway if no gateway is being set?

0.0.0.0

What command sets the primary DNS server for a network interface?

netsh interface ip set dns

What command adds an additional DNS server for a network interface?

netsh interface ip add dns

What does primary indicate in the DNS command?

the specified DNS server is the primary DNS server for the interface

What does index=Number specify in the DNS command?

the position or order of the DNS server

What does DHCP use for IP addressing by default?

automatic IP addressing

What would be assigned if automatic IP assignment was not working?

a link-local address

What address range does APIPA assign?

169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255

What does APIPA provide instead of normal network routing?

communicate locally (link-local address)