A workstation has just been installed on the ethanethiol LAN but cannot communicate with the network. What should you do first

A) reinstall the network protocols
B) reinstall the network interface card driver
C) verify the IP configuration on the work station
D) verify the link status on the computers network card

D) verify the link status on the computer's network card

The first step you should take is to verify the link status on the computer's network card. This involves checking if the network cable is properly connected to both the workstation and the network switch or router. This step is important as a loose or disconnected cable could be the reason for the network connectivity issue.