Sunday, November 25, 2007

Networks: Pinging and Loopback

A user cannot access the network. You attempt to ping the loopback address and receive no response.
What are two possible reasons? (Select TWO.)

1. The network adapter is configured with an invalid IP address for the network.
2. The network adapter is configured with an invalid subnet mask for the network.
3. TCP/IP needs to be reinstalled.
4. >>The DHCP server is not functioning.
5. >>The network adapter is not functioning.

Explanation : Pinging the loopback address (127.0.0.1) tests whether the TCP/IP protocol stack is functioning correctly. If you cannot ping the loopback address, it means that TCP/IP drivers are not installed or corrupt or that the network adapter is not functioning.

The DHCP server assigns addresses on the network. It does not impact the ability to ping the loopback address on a client computer.

The loopback address is 127.0.0.1. A computer does not require a valid IP address on the network for the loopback address to respond.

The loopback address is not dependent on a correct subnet mask. The loopback address pings the local computer to verify the TCP/IP stack.
Objective: Networks