How can you test if a DHCP reservation is working on a Windows 10 VM?
To test if a DHCP reservation is working on a Windows 10 VM, you can follow several steps to verify its functionality. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) reservations allow for the assignment of a specific IP address to a particular device based on its MAC address. This ensures that the device always receives the same IP address from the DHCP server. Here's a detailed explanation of the process:
1. Identify the DHCP reservation: First, you need to identify the DHCP reservation you want to test. This can be done by accessing the DHCP server's management console or using PowerShell commands. Make sure you have the MAC address and the assigned IP address for the reservation.
2. Verify the reservation on the DHCP server: Open the DHCP server management console on the Windows Server and navigate to the DHCP reservations section. Locate the reservation you want to test and ensure that the MAC address and IP address match the intended configuration.
3. Power on the Windows 10 VM: Start the Windows 10 VM that corresponds to the DHCP reservation you want to test. Ensure that the VM is connected to the appropriate network segment where the DHCP server is located.
4. Check the IP configuration on the Windows 10 VM: Once the VM is booted, log in to the Windows 10 operating system. Open a command prompt by pressing the Windows key + R, typing "cmd," and hitting Enter. In the command prompt, enter the following command:
ipconfig /all
This command will display the IP configuration of the Windows 10 VM, including the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers. Verify that the IP address matches the one assigned in the DHCP reservation.
5. Ping the assigned IP address: In the command prompt, enter the following command:
ping [assigned IP address]
Replace [assigned IP address] with the actual IP address assigned to the DHCP reservation. This command sends an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo request to the specified IP address. If the IP address is reachable, you will receive a response. This confirms that the DHCP reservation is working correctly.
6. Verify network connectivity: To further test the DHCP reservation, you can try accessing network resources or browsing the internet from the Windows 10 VM. If the VM can successfully connect to other devices or access online resources, it indicates that the DHCP reservation is functioning as expected.
By following these steps, you can effectively test if a DHCP reservation is working on a Windows 10 VM. It ensures that the VM receives the correct IP address and maintains network connectivity consistently.
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