Free CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Practice Question

A network administrator is troubleshooting issues on a network where newly installed security cameras are intermittently going offline. The PoE switch used supports a total of 185 watts, and there are 10 cameras each requiring 20 watts. Which of the following actions should the administrator take to BEST resolve the power budget exceeded issue?

  • Replace PoE cameras with non-PoE cameras

  • Prioritize power to critical cameras and turn off non-essential ones

  • Install an additional PoE switch or replace it with one that supports a higher power budget

  • Adjust the camera settings to lower their power consumption

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CompTIA Network+ N10-009 / 
Network Troubleshooting
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Network Troubleshooting
Networking Concepts
Network Implementation
Network Operations
Network Security