ACSP Network Configuration 4

Question 1

A MacBook Pro connects to Wi-Fi but cannot reach the internet. The IP address shown is 169.254.x.x. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

DHCP failed and the Mac self-assigned a link-local address

Answer

A 169.254.x.x address is an APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) self-assigned address, indicating the DHCP server did not respond.

Question 2

Which macOS Network preference setting allows a Mac to share its internet connection with other devices over Wi-Fi?

Accepted Answer

Internet Sharing in Sharing preferences

Answer

Internet Sharing, found in System Settings > General > Sharing, allows a Mac to share its internet connection over Wi-Fi or other interfaces.

Question 3

A user needs to configure a Mac to always use the same IP address without manually setting it each time. Which approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Configure a DHCP reservation on the router using the Mac's MAC address

Answer

Configuring a DHCP reservation on the router assigns the same IP to the Mac's MAC address automatically, combining DHCP convenience with address consistency.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Network Diagnostics tool in macOS?

Accepted Answer

It steps through network layers to identify where connectivity fails

Answer

Network Diagnostics walks through ISP, Wi-Fi, router, DNS, and internet connectivity checks to pinpoint where a network issue exists.

Question 5

Which command-line tool would an ACSP technician use to display the routing table on a Mac?

Accepted Answer

netstat -rn

Answer

The `netstat -rn` command displays the kernel routing table with numeric addresses on macOS.

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ACSP Network Configuration 4