83. A network technician is adding a new switch to increase capacity on the network. The technician connects the two switches using a single cable. Several hosts are moved to the new switch, but none of the hosts can access the network or Internet. Which of the following should the technician to resolve the issue?
Answer: A
Configure the connecting ports as trunk ports.
To resolve the issue of hosts not accessing the network or Internet after connecting the two switches, the technician should configure the connecting ports as trunk ports. This configuration allows multiple VLANs to be transmitted over a single physical link, ensuring that the relevant network traffic can flow between the switches.
A) Configure the connecting ports as trunk ports.
This option is correct because configuring the ports as trunk ports enables them to carry traffic for multiple VLANs, which is essential when connecting switches in a network that uses VLAN segmentation. Without this configuration, the switches may not be able to communicate effectively, leading to the hosts being unable to access the network or Internet.
B) Install STP cables between the switches.
This option is incorrect because STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) is not a type of cable but rather a network protocol used to prevent loops in network topology. Installing STP cables does not address the issue of host connectivity and would not resolve the problem at hand.
C) Increase the PoE budget for the switches.
This option is also incorrect since increasing the Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget pertains to providing power to devices connected to the switches. While it may be necessary for devices requiring power, it does not resolve the issue of network connectivity for the hosts that have been moved to the new switch.
D) Set up link aggregation on the uplink ports.
This option is incorrect as well. Link aggregation is used to combine multiple network connections into a single logical connection to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy. However, simply setting up link aggregation would not resolve the immediate issue of hosts failing to access the network or Internet due to improper port configuration.
Conclusion
Configuring the connecting ports as trunk ports is crucial for enabling communication between the switches and their connected hosts, which is why this option is the most appropriate solution. The other options do not directly address the connectivity issue and would not facilitate the necessary traffic flow required for network access.