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A network technician is troubleshooting a desktop computer that suddenly lost network connectivity in an enterprise environment. The technician decides to follow a systematic bottom-up troubleshooting methodology starting at the Physical layer (OSI Layer 1) and proceeding toward the Network layer (OSI Layer 3). In what sequence should the technician execute the following diagnostic steps?

  1. 1Inspect the Ethernet patch cable connection and verify that the link lights on the network interface card (NIC) are active.
  2. 2Run ipconfig /all in the command prompt to check whether a valid IP address or an Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) address is assigned.
  3. 3Ping the local default gateway IP address to test connectivity within the local subnet segment.
  4. 4Execute a ping command to an external IP address (such as 8.8.8.8) and use tracert to confirm path reachability outside the local network.

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The correct sequence starts with inspecting physical cable connections and NIC link lights, followed by checking local IP address configuration with ipconfig /all, then pinging the local default gateway, and finally testing remote network reachability using ping and tracert to an external address.
In a bottom-up troubleshooting methodology, technicians isolate issues sequentially from OSI Layer 1 up through higher layers. Step 1 inspects physical media and link lights (Physical layer). Step 2 verifies local IP settings using ipconfig /all (Data Link/Network interface). Step 3 tests local subnet communication by pinging the default gateway. Step 4 assesses internet and remote path reachability using ping and tracert.

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1
Inspect Physical layer (OSI Layer 1) infrastructure.
Confirm physical cable integrity and hardware link status.
Bottom-up troubleshooting requires verifying medium presence and link lights before checking software configurations.
2
Examine network adapter protocol configuration (OSI Layer 2/3).
Determine if DHCP assigned a valid IP address or if APIPA (169.254.x.x) is present.
Identifying the workstation's local address configuration helps pinpoint DHCP issues or static misconfigurations.
3
Test local subnet network reachability.
Verify ICMP echo response from the local router (default gateway).
Pinging the default gateway establishes whether the workstation can communicate with its local switch and router interface.
4
Test remote network reachability and routing paths.
Verify ICMP echo responses from an external public IP and identify where traffic drops using traceroute.
Testing beyond the gateway isolates local issues from wider area network (WAN) or external ISP routing issues.

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Bottom-up network troubleshooting methodology (OSI Layer 1 to Layer 3)
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