Question:

a) The following questions refers to Windows XP networking:

i) Briefly, explain how a host joins a network using DHCP?
ii) Which IP address could be assigned to a DHCP host if the DHCP server is currently down and no alternate configuration has been given?

iii) Give one advantage of assigning DNS servers dynamically rather than statically?

iv) Explain the purpose of the following command-line applications:

a. Ipconfig
b. Ping
c. tracert

b) John and Michael work in the same office and both use Windows XP Professional as client OS. Currently, Michael is on holidays and has given his username and password to John. John logs on Michael machine everyday at the office since he sometimes require files and applications found on Michael's PC. John is known to be extremely lazy, he wants to access Michael's Desktop without moving from his chair.

Explain carefully how John can be the only one to connect remotely to Michael's PC?