DATA LINK LAYER WIRED NETWORKS
CONNECTING DEVICES
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Question
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Which device filters data packets and only sends to those that require the data?
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router
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switch
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hub
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WAP
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Router. Routers filters and forward data based on logical addresses, for example, the IP address. Routers can perform several functions. They store information about networks, can be configured to be packet-filtering firewalls and can use access control lists.
Detailed explanation-2: -Routers are intelligent devices, and they store information about the networks they’re connected to. Most routers can be configured to operate as packet-filtering firewalls and use access control lists (ACLs).
Detailed explanation-3: -A switch (sometimes named a switching hub) refers to a network device which filters and forwards data packets across a network.
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