Your company has a branch office connected to the main office via a leased line. An employee reports slow internet and intranet speeds that impact their work productivity. You need to assess where the bottleneck in the WAN is occurring. Which networking tool would you utilize in this scenario to analyze the WAN connection for possible packet loss and delay?
A network tap is the correct tool for this scenario as it allows you to monitor network traffic, including WAN transmissions, without interrupting the flow of data. It can help identify where packet loss or delays are occurring on the WAN link. A cable tester is generally used for testing the physical connectivity and integrity of network cables, not for analyzing traffic or performance issues on a WAN. A WiFi analyzer would not be appropriate as the issue pertains to a wired WAN connection, not a wireless LAN. A crimper is a tool used to attach connectors to cables, such as Ethernet cables, and is not used for monitoring or troubleshooting WAN performance.
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