A network technician needs to connect into the console of a switch. Which of the following connection types should the technician most likely utilize?

The correct answer is A. Serial interface. A serial interface is a common way to connect to the console port of a switch using a rollover cable and a terminal emulator program. This allows the network technician to configure and troubleshoot the switch. Bluetooth, near-field communication, and port replicator are not used

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ASerial interface
BBluetooth
CNear-field communication
DPort replicator

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A
94% (17)
B
6% (1)

Explanation

A serial interface is a common way to connect to the console port of a switch using a rollover cable and a terminal emulator program. This allows the network technician to configure and troubleshoot the switch. Bluetooth, near-field communication, and port replicator are not used for console connections.

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#Console access#Serial interface#Switch configuration

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