NETWORK LAYER
NETWORK LAYER PROTOCOLS
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Question
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What is the purpose of the default gateway address configured on a host?
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To allow traffic that is destined for another network to be forwarded to the router for network determination and delivery.
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To forward traffic within the same network.
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To broadcast messages out to other hosts on the same network.
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To connect to the DHCP server.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The default gateway is the first Layer 3 device (such as a router) on the same management VLAN network to which the switch connects. The switch will forward IP packets with destination IP addresses outside the local network to the default gateway.
Detailed explanation-2: -Q. What is the purpose of default gateway? Hosts will use the default gateway when sending packets to remote networks.
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