An IT administrator notices that after adding a new switch to the network, there are intermittent disruptions in network traffic flow. What is the most effective first step to ensure stability and optimize traffic flow via correct root bridge election in a Spanning Tree Protocol environment?
Replace the Ethernet cable connected to the new switch
Reconnect the new switch without changing any configurations
Decrease the priority value of the new switch to become the root bridge
Leave the configurations unchanged and monitor the network