If a device uses Link Local addressing, which configuration is valid?

Link Local addressing is a special type of address used primarily for communication within a single network segment. These addresses are typically used when devices are unable to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server and operate within a local area network.

The range of Link Local addresses in IPv4 is defined as 169.254.0.0 to 169.254.255.255, with a default subnet mask of 255.255.0.0. This allocation allows devices on the same local network to communicate directly with each other without needing to connect to an external network.

Among the choices provided, the option that utilizes the 169.254.0.0 Link Local address range is valid, and it adheres to the correct subnet mask of 255.255.0.0. This configuration allows devices that use this address to properly participate in local communications within the same network, facilitating peer-to-peer connectivity in absence of a DHCP server. Thus, the selection highlighting Link Local addressing effectively meets the criteria for this configuration.