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What is the first thing a device does when it connects to a network?

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First, all modern device operating systems include a DHCP client, which is typically enabled by default. In order to request an IP address, the client device sends out a broadcast message—DHCPDISCOVER. The network directs that request to the appropriate DHCP server.
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Step-by-step explanation:

A device that tries to access a enabled network first sends a request for an IP address. Because the device has no IP address initially, it adds its MAC address to the message it sends in search of a server. This address identifies the network card of the device

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