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?
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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.