A network technician is responding to a user's trouble ticket. After replacing the network patch cable with a longer cable, the user is no longer connecting to the network. The network administrator tests the patch cable with a tester and confirms the cable is not faulty. Which of the following is the issue with the newly installed cable?
A) The user ordered Cat5e cable instead of Cat3.
B) A crossover cable was installed.
C) The total cable run exceeds the maximum distance.
D) There is a network speed mismatch between the computer and the switch.

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The issue is likely that the total cable run exceeds the maximum distance for Ethernet cables, which is typically 100 meters for Cat5e/Cat6 cables. If the new cable is too long, it can cause connectivity issues.

A Network Technician Is Responding to a User's Trouble Ticket