Question 471 · 683 in bank
A customer, whose smartphone's screen was recently repaired, reports that the device has no internet access through Wi-Fi. The device shows that it is connected to Wi-Fi, has an address of 192.168.1.42, and has no subnet mask. Which of the following should the technician check next?
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Answer: B
Explanation
Given the information provided, the technician should check B. Static IP settings next. The absence of a subnet mask indicates that the device might be configured with a static IP address but is missing the subnet mask setting. Configuring a static IP address without a subnet mask can lead to connectivity issues, as the device may not be able to correctly determine the network boundaries. By verifying and properly configuring the static IP settings, including the subnet mask, the technician can ensure that the device can communicate properly on the network.
Source: Adapted from community discussion — Duke_CT











