After a company upgraded its network infrastructure, a user's desktop has been experiencing slow network speeds. Which of the following should a technician do first to improve desktops connectivity pe

The correct answer is D. Replace the patch cable. The technician should replace the patch cable that connects the desktop to the network switch or outlet. The patch cable may be damaged or incompatible with the upgraded network infrastructure, which can cause slow network speeds.

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Question

After a company upgraded its network infrastructure, a user's desktop has been experiencing slow network speeds. Which of the following should a technician do first to improve desktops connectivity performance?

Options

AUpdate the NIC drivers
Bupdate the BIOS firmware.
CReplace the motherboard
DReplace the patch cable

How the community answered

(49 responses)

A
12% (6)
B
2% (1)
C
6% (3)
D
80% (39)

Explanation

The technician should replace the patch cable that connects the desktop to the network switch or outlet. The patch cable may be damaged or incompatible with the upgraded network infrastructure, which can cause slow network speeds.

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#Network troubleshooting#Patch cable#Slow network speed#Physical layer

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