A workstation moved from the first floor to the fifth floor cannot connect to the network due to a suspected DHCP issue. What is a possible cause of the problem?

A possible cause of the workstation's inability to connect to the network is that the workstation has been configured with a static IP address. When a workstation is set to use a static IP address, it does not communicate with a DHCP server to obtain dynamic IP settings, which are necessary for seamless network connectivity. If the workstation was configured with a static IP that is not within the range of the network it's trying to connect to on the fifth floor, it will not be able to resolve network addresses and establish a proper connection.

In scenarios where devices move between locations, such as floors in a building, the network architecture, including subnetting and IP address ranges, may differ. Hence, a static IP from the first floor may not be valid or usable on the fifth floor, leading to connection issues.

The other options may present possible issues but do not directly address the connection failure related to the workstation's IP configuration. For instance, an overloaded DHCP server could result in connection problems, but this would generally affect multiple devices trying to connect simultaneously. Networking equipment like switches can fail, but that would typically present a broader issue impacting more than just one workstation. Lastly, a weak wireless signal could trouble connectivity for wireless clients but wouldn’t apply to a wired workstation carrying