Which of the following phrases best describes a configuration where network details are manually entered on a network device, ensuring the device retains the same network settings every time it connects?
Automatic assignment from a centralized server
Allocation of addresses that includes multi-device sharing capabilities
Temporary self-allocation when server communication is absent
Manual configuration entails entering network settings directly on a device so that it retains the same network settings - such as the address, subnet mask, and default gateway - each time it connects to the network. This procedure results in what is known as a permanent address, until changes are manually made. Options involving 'automatic assignment' or 'server allocation' refer to dynamic address assignment, typically done by DHCP, where the address could change and are hence incorrect. A 'unique' assignment that devices utilize in the absence of server communication implies APIPA, which provides a temporary solution and not a manual configuration.
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