The DHCP server has assigned an address, but the client did not renew before the lease timer ended. What status will be listed for this address?

Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth

DHCP lease states in NIOS:

Scenario: Client gets IP (e.g., 192.168.1.10, 1-hour lease), doesn’t renew, and timer expires.

C (Expired): Lease times out, marked “Expired” in NIOS (Data Management > DHCP > Leases),

available for reassignment. Correct.

A: Active is for current, unexpired leases. Incorrect.

B: Released requires client action (DHCPRELEASE). Incorrect.

D: Abandoned is for declined or conflicting leases, not timeouts. Incorrect.

Practical Example: In an INE lab, set a 5-minute lease, wait for expiry, check “Expired” status, and

troubleshoot lease reuse.

Reference: Infoblox NIOS Administrator Guide – DHCP Leases; INE Course Content: NIOS DDI DHCP

Troubleshooting.