As a network technician, you need to ensure that a specific network printer always receives the same network address so users don’t experience disruptions. Which configuration on the network's address distribution server is BEST to achieve this?
Increase the network address lease duration to the maximum available
Create a binding for the printer's hardware identifier
Expand the distribution server's assigning range to include the printer's current network address
Manually input the desired network details on the printer
Setting up a reservation on the server that assigns network addresses binds a particular address to the unique hardware identifier of the network printer, ensuring it is consistently associated with the printer whenever it connects to the network. Setting a long lease might keep the network settings unchanged for a longer period, but does not guarantee the printer will always receive the same network address. Adjusting the range of available network settings the server can assign doesn't provide a fixed address for the printer. Manually setting network details on the printer itself is an option but it would be better to create the static assignment centrally via an IP Reservation.
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