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You need to gather the IP address of a remote switch that is located in Hawaii. What can you do to find the address?

Issue the show ip arp command on the router connected to the switch.
Issue the show ip route command on the router connected to the switch.
Issue the show cdp neighbor command on the router connected to the switch.
Issue the show cdp neighbors detail command on the router connected to the switch.

Correct Answer: Issue the show cdp neighbors detail command on the router connected to the switch.

Explanation:

Although option A is certainly the "best" answer, unfortunately option D will work just fine and your boss would probably prefer you to use the show cdp neighbors detail command.

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