A network technician is troubleshooting an Ethernet network where some devices intermittently lose connectivity. After inspecting the network, the technician discovers that termination issues are present. Which of the following is the BEST action the technician should take next?
Re-terminate all network cable connections correctly
Adjust the settings on network devices to compensate for connection weaknesses
Inspect the network interface card (NIC) settings on affected devices
Replace all the network cables with higher category cables
Re-terminating the cable connections correctly is the most direct and effective way to address problems caused by improper termination. This ensures that the physical connections meet the required standards and can resolve connectivity issues. Changing cables might not solve the issue if the terminations remain incorrect. Adjusting device settings does not address the physical connection problems, and inspecting NIC settings should be considered only if there’s evidence pointing specifically to NIC configuration errors after physical issues have been resolved.
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