Layer 7: Application Layer

Overview: Layer includes issues related to protocols such as resource sharing or remote file access

Technologies in Scope: http(s), DNS, DHCP, RTSP

Tools for Troubleshooting: SSH


  • Does the DHCP server show a reservation for the mac address of the device?
      • PowerShell Example:

      • UI Example:

  • Is DNS working on the customer network where device resides?
  • Does client network allow DNS (TCP port 53) to a layer 3 IP address (sometimes public, sometimes private)?
  • Does the DNS server that DHCP is distributing to the device respond to DNS queries?

      • Note: address will not match screenshot
      • These are behind load balancers/DHCP
      • Simply ensure the DNS server is resolving the FQDN to an IP address

      • Alternatively, issue a simple ping to google. This will verify if the DNS server provided on the VLAN via DHCP is properly resolving host names.

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