A technician wants to configure a SOHO network to use a specific public DNS server.
Which of the following network components should the technician configure to point all clients on a network to a new DNS server?
A.
Router B.
Switch C.
Load balancer D.
Proxy server.
A.
A technician wants to configure a SOHO network to use a specific public DNS server.
Which of the following network components should the technician configure to point all clients on a network to a new DNS server?
A.
Router
B.
Switch
C.
Load balancer
D.
Proxy server.
A.
The correct answer is A. Router.
Explanation: In a SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) network, the router is the device responsible for connecting the local network to the Internet. The router is also responsible for assigning IP addresses to the devices on the network using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
DNS (Domain Name System) is a protocol used to convert domain names (e.g., www.example.com) into IP addresses (e.g., 192.168.1.1) that can be understood by the network. DNS servers maintain a database of domain names and their associated IP addresses.
To configure a SOHO network to use a specific public DNS server, the technician needs to configure the router to point all clients on the network to the new DNS server. This can typically be done through the router's web interface, where the technician can specify the IP address of the new DNS server.
Once the router has been configured to use the new DNS server, all devices on the network will automatically use that server for DNS resolution. This means that clients will be able to access websites and other resources on the Internet using domain names.
Switches, load balancers, and proxy servers do not typically have the ability to configure DNS settings for a network. These devices are typically used for other purposes, such as connecting multiple devices to a network, distributing network traffic, or caching frequently accessed web content.