A network technician is adding a security camera with an enhancer to a network closet...

The most likely reason the camera is not working is that the single PoE connection exceeds the maximum power allowed per port. The switch supports a total PoE budget of 124W, but each port has a maximum output of 16W. The camera requires 14W, and the enhancer requires 4W. Together, they require 18W on one connection. Since 18W exceeds the switch’s maximum of 16W per port, the device may fail to power on or operate correctly.

The CompTIA Network+ N10-009 objectives include understanding network devices, cabling, power delivery, and Power over Ethernet limitations. PoE design requires checking both the total switch PoE budget and the per-port wattage limit. The total budget is not the issue here because the listed devices do not exceed 124W overall. Crosstalk and improper termination could cause connectivity or performance issues, but the provided wattage values strongly point to a power limitation. Since the camera and enhancer together require more power than the port can deliver, option D is the correct answer.