A network administrator discovers that some users are experiencing connectivity issues. Further investigation reveals that there are multiple devices attempting to use the same network address. What is the BEST course of action to rectify this problem?
Inspect the subnet masks on all network devices for inconsistencies.
Assign unique addresses to each device that currently has a conflicting setting.
Restart the DHCP server to clear up the address conflicts.
Review configuration settings on the network routers.
Assigning unique addresses to each conflicted device directly resolves the issue of address duplication, ensuring that each device can communicate effectively on the network without conflicts. Adjusting subnet masks, checking router configurations, or rebooting the DHCP server would not directly resolve the problem of address duplication. Resolving this ensures proper connectivity and network operations.
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