An administrator deploys wireless access points across the office to provide wireless connectivity. After connecting a file server with a static IP, an IP address conflict is reported. What is a possible solution?

Changing the static IP configured on the file server addresses the core issue of the IP address conflict. When a static IP is assigned to a device, it must not fall within the range of IP addresses that a DHCP server may allocate dynamically to other devices on the network. If the static IP of the file server matches an IP address issued by the DHCP server to another device, an IP conflict will occur, resulting in connectivity issues.

By altering the static IP of the file server to one that is outside the DHCP pool or one that is not already in use, the administrator resolves the conflict. This ensures that both the file server and any other device connected to the network can operate effectively without interference.

While rebooting the router might temporarily resolve the issue by reinitializing connections, it does not permanently prevent future conflicts. Updating DHCP settings could also help if the conflict stemmed from a misconfiguration, but it is a less direct solution. Disabling DHCP altogether is not practical as it would eliminate dynamic IP assignment and require manual configuration of every device, leading to greater management complexity.

Overall, changing the static IP on the file server is the most straightforward and effective solution to resolve the IP address conflict.