Question

A network administrator deploys a new subnet for the accounting department on a separate VLAN. Hosts on this VLAN are receiving APIPA addresses even though a centralized DHCP server on another subnet is operational and serving other VLANs correctly. Which configuration should the administrator apply to the accounting VLAN's gateway interface to resolve the issue?

Accepted Answer

Configure a DHCP relay (IP helper-address) pointing to the centralized DHCP server

Answer

Enable DHCP snooping on the accounting VLAN switch ports

Answer

Shorten the DHCP lease time on the centralized server to force renewals

Answer

Add a static host route from the DHCP server to the accounting VLAN