CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 282

A new server has been deployed but is unable to connect to the internet. The technician notices the IP address to the server is 169.254.55.86. Which of the following should the administrator configure to correct this issue?

Answer options

• A. VLAN assignment
• B. Default gateway
• C. DNS configuration
• D. Hosts file entry

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The IP address 169.254.55.86 indicates that the server is using a link-local address, which means it couldn't obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. Configuring the default gateway will allow the server to route traffic to the internet. The other options, such as VLAN assignment, DNS configuration, and hosts file entry, do not address the fundamental issue of routing traffic outside the local network.