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Project 4-1

What types of problems could result from having a mix of statically assigned and dynamically assigned addresses on the same network?

If a static IP address is assigned inside the range of the DHCP server's address pool in the router, or is assigned outside the address pool but not in the same subnet, you could have a problem. There is nothing wrong with having both static and dynamic IP addresses on the same network; as long as you make sure the static IP address is not overlapping the DHCP server's address pool, is in the same subnet, and you have specified the correct Default gateway and DNS addresses to match the dynamic connections.

Describe the steps you would take to change the address assignment properties for a Windows XP workstation.

Go to Control Panel > Network Connections; Right click on the desired connection (local, wireless, etc.) and select properties; Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click properties; Select the radio button that says “Use the following IP address:”; Enter your desired IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway; The radio button that says “Use the following DNS server addresses:” is now selected for you, so enter all the IP addresses for the DNS servers your router uses and you’re done

Could you modify the addressing properties of the workstations at each small office remotely?

Most likely, yes. You could use Remote Registry to change the registry settings for TCP/IP and your addressing properties. Remote Registry works with Windows 98, 2000, and XP so you should be fine. It would save you the time, and possible implausibility, of traveling to each small office separately.

Case Project 4-2