A technician is setting up a workstation.

For a device to communicate on a network, it must have a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway configured.

From CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Official Study Guide, Objective 2.2 – Network configuration:

“A valid IP address, subnet mask, and gateway are required for network connectivity and communication outside the local network.”

Verified Source:

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Official Study Guide, Chapter 2: Network Configuration

CompTIA Exam Objectives 220-1101, Domain 2.2

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