A user notices that when plugging a company-assigned laptop into a network port it is able to get an IP address via DHCP. However, when plugging a personal laptop into the same port, it does not get a valid IP address. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this?
A) The company is using 802.1X port security.
B) The personal laptop is using an unsupported operating system.
C) The network cable is only Cat 5e.
D) Port 53 is closed on the personal laptop.

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The company is likely using 802.1X port security, which authenticates devices before allowing network access. The company-assigned laptop is likely configured to pass this authentication, while the personal laptop is not.

A User Notices That When Plugging a Company-Assigned Laptop into a Network