A network administrator notices that a newly installed optical fiber connection between two switches is not functioning. After inspecting the labels, it's observed that the fiber transceivers on each end are designed for different distance specifications. What is the most likely reason for the malfunction?
The optical network terminals are configured for different wavelengths.
The fiber patch panel is incorrectly labeled leading to a wrong connection setup.
There is physical damage to the fiber optic cables causing signal degradation.
Transceivers are designed for different operational distances, causing a compatibility issue.