A user wants to add an IoT device to a network. The device connects with a cable to the router. Which of the following is a requirement for this device to work?

While some peripherals require drivers, network-connected IoT devices primarily rely on network protocols; basic network connectivity for an embedded device connected to a router does not typically require a user to manually install a driver on the device itself.

The question specifies 'connects with a cable to the router,' which implies an Ethernet cable for network connection, not a USB cable which is for peripheral connection or charging.

An IP address is a fundamental requirement for any device to communicate on a TCP/IP network, including an IoT device connected to a router. It provides a unique numerical label that identifies the device on the network, enabling it to send and receive data packets and interact with other network resources and the internet. Without an IP address, the device cannot be addressed or communicate on the network.

An IoT device is often a standalone appliance and does not inherently require a separate workstation to function once configured and connected to the network.