On a Windows client, how can you display the DHCP server address from which the machine obtained its IP configuration?

Introduction: When troubleshooting dynamic addressing, technicians often need to confirm the identity of the DHCP server that leased an address to a Windows host. The command-line provides a concise, authoritative view. This question seeks the correct method to view that server address.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Windows operating system environment.
• The client is configured for DHCP or has a DHCP lease history.
• We want to view the DHCP server address specifically.

Concept / Approach: The ipconfig /all output enumerates per-adapter details including DHCP Enabled status, DHCP Server, Lease Obtained, and Lease Expires. This output is the standard artifact requested in support tickets.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check: Network engineers routinely ask for this output to validate DHCP scope, options, and server identity across Windows versions.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Advanced Properties: GUI does not always expose the server address directly and varies by version.
• DHCPINFO: not a standard Windows utility.
• Ping the DHCP server: requires knowing the address already; not a discovery method.
• None of the above: incorrect because ipconfig /all is valid.

Common Pitfalls: Looking at the wrong adapter (e.g., virtual NICs); ignoring that a statically configured adapter will not show DHCP fields.

Final Answer: Use IPCONFIG/ALL.