A network switch keeps track of the MAC addresses attached to each of its ports and directs traffic intended for a particular address only to the port to which it is attached. This means that when a device sends data to a specific MAC address, the switch will forward that data only to the port where the device with that MAC address is connected. This helps to optimize network performance and reduce unnecessary traffic on the network.
The correct answer is to make sure that the DHCP relay agent service is configured. This is because the DHCP clients are located on Subnet A, while the DHCP server is on Subnet B. The DHCP relay agent allows DHCP messages to be forwarded between different subnets, ensuring that the clients on Subnet A can connect to the server on Subnet B and receive the necessary IP configuration.
The application layer is responsible for providing access to network resources for applications and enabling them to perform useful functions. This layer interacts directly with the software applications and provides services such as file transfer, email services, and remote login. It ensures that the data exchanged between applications is properly formatted and understood by both ends.
A bus network topology would be the most suitable option for the client's requirements. In a bus network, all workstations are connected to a single cable, which makes it cost-effective and easy to extend. It is also relatively simple to implement.
To convert NetBIOS names to IP addresses, a WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) server is required. WINS is a legacy name resolution protocol used in older versions of Windows. It resolves NetBIOS names to IP addresses, allowing devices on the network to communicate with each other using NetBIOS names. Adding a DHCP server provides IP addresses to devices on the network, a DNS server resolves domain names to IP addresses, and a web server hosts websites. However, in this case, the specific requirement is to convert NetBIOS names to IP addresses, which can be achieved by adding a WINS server.
