A network administrator observes intermittent connectivity losses and resource access failures in two devices on the same LAN. After initial checks, the hypothesis of conflicting network configurations arises. What should the administrator do next to identify and rectify the issue?
Reboot the network's main router to reset the connections
Review DHCP server logs and settings on the devices for address assignments
Extend the DHCP lease time to decrease the frequency of address renewals
Switch out the connecting cables for the devices experiencing issues
The appropriate step when suspecting conflicting network address configurations is to check for entries in the DHCP server logs and inspect the settings on the devices involved. This allows the administrator to pinpoint the source of the conflict accurately. Options like restarting networking equipment or altering physical connections might seem plausible but don't address the core issue identified, which is related to address assignments and requires specific targeting.
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