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Which device in a wireless local area network (WLAN) determines the next network point to which a packet should be forwarded toward its destination?
The correct answer is A. Wireless router. A wireless router performs both Layer 2 (switching/AP) and Layer 3 (routing) functions. Routing is the process of determining the best path for a packet to travel from source to destination across networks - the router examines the destination IP address and consults its…
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Which device in a wireless local area network (WLAN) determines the next network point to which a packet should be forwarded toward its destination?
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- AWireless router
- BWireless modem
- CAntenna
- DMobile station
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(39 responses)- A87% (34)
- B3% (1)
- C8% (3)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
A wireless router performs both Layer 2 (switching/AP) and Layer 3 (routing) functions. Routing is the process of determining the best path for a packet to travel from source to destination across networks - the router examines the destination IP address and consults its routing table to decide the next hop. A wireless modem only modulates/demodulates signals for ISP connectivity. An antenna is a physical component for signal transmission/reception. A mobile station is the client device (e.g., a laptop or phone) - it sends and receives packets but does not make routing decisions for other devices.
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