A network engineer receives a new router to use for WAN connectivity. Which of the following best describes the layer the network engineer should connect the new router to?

The correct answer is A. Core. Routers providing WAN connectivity are typically connected at the core layer, where external connections and high-speed routing between internal and external networks occur. This ensures efficient handling of WAN traffic and redundancy.

Submitted by tom_us· Mar 6, 2026Networking Concepts

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ACore
BLeaf
CSpine
DAccess

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Routers providing WAN connectivity are typically connected at the core layer, where external connections and high-speed routing between internal and external networks occur. This ensures efficient handling of WAN traffic and redundancy.

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