Watchguard Network Security Practice Test

Which subnet must your computer's IP address be on to use the Web Setup Wizard or Quick Setup Wizard?

1. 10.0.10.0/24

2. 10.0.1.0/24

3. 172.16.10.0/24

4. 192.168.1.0/24

The correct answer is: 10.0.1.0/24

To effectively use the Web Setup Wizard or Quick Setup Wizard, your computer's IP address must be on the same subnet as the device you are configuring. In this case, the subnet indicated in the correct choice is 10.0.1.0/24. This subnet allows for a range of IP addresses from 10.0.1.1 to 10.0.1.254. When your computer is on the same subnet as the device, it can communicate directly without the need for routing through different network segments. This direct communication is crucial for the setup wizards, which rely on reaching the device's configuration interface. Choosing other subnets, such as 10.0.10.0/24, 172.16.10.0/24, or 192.168.1.0/24, would mean your computer is on a different network segment, thereby limiting its ability to communicate with the device configured with the 10.0.1.0/24 subnet. Therefore, having your computer's IP within the correct subnet is essential to ensure effective connectivity and successful execution of the setup process.