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220-1101 · Question #490

Which of the following is the purpose of an IPv4 gateway?

The correct answer is D. To route traffic to the next network. An IPv4 gateway is a device that connects two or more networks and forwards packets based on their destination IP addresses. It acts as an intermediary between a host and the rest of the internet, allowing communication across different networks. A gateway does not distribute IP

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Question

Which of the following is the purpose of an IPv4 gateway?

Options

  • ATo distribute IP addresses
  • BTo generate ARP traffic
  • CTo assign APIPA addresses
  • DTo route traffic to the next network

How the community answered

(55 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    93% (51)

Explanation

An IPv4 gateway is a device that connects two or more networks and forwards packets based on their destination IP addresses. It acts as an intermediary between a host and the rest of the internet, allowing communication across different networks. A gateway does not distribute IP addresses, generate ARP traffic, or assign APIPA addresses, as these are functions of other network components.

Topics

#IPv4#Gateway#Routing#Network fundamentals

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