What IP address should be configured as the default gateway for the Subnet1 DHCP scope?

The default gateway for a DHCP scope is typically an IP address that is within the same subnet as the clients that will be receiving IP addresses from the DHCP server. This address is essential because it allows the devices on the network to communicate with devices outside their local subnet.

In most networking scenarios, the default gateway is usually assigned to the router or Layer 3 device that connects the subnet to other networks, including the internet. It is common to choose the first usable IP address in the range for the gateway, and for many private networks, this is often set to a low address.

In this scenario, if 192.168.0.1 is a primary candidate for the default gateway, it may also be the address of the router. The choice of 192.168.0.5 as the default gateway, while technically usable, is less conventional unless specifically indicated in the network design.

The correct answer likely reflects a specific design choice that requires the DHCP configuration to point to 192.168.0.5 for this subnet, perhaps due to routing requirements or design preferences. It is crucial to ensure that the address chosen as the default gateway is also available and not being assigned to any other device to avoid address conflicts.