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What is the main characteristic of a multi-homed host?

The correct answer is C. It has multiple network interfaces, each connected to separate networks. The main characteristic of a multi-homed host is that is has multiple network interfaces, each connected to logically and physically separate networks. IP routing should be disabled to prevent the firewall from routing packets directly from one interface to the other.

Submitted by noor.lb· Apr 18, 2026Network and Communications Security

Question

What is the main characteristic of a multi-homed host?

Options

  • AIt is placed between two routers or firewalls.
  • BIt allows IP routing.
  • CIt has multiple network interfaces, each connected to separate networks.
  • DIt operates at multiple layers.

How the community answered

(38 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    89% (34)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

The main characteristic of a multi-homed host is that is has multiple network interfaces, each connected to logically and physically separate networks. IP routing should be disabled to prevent the firewall from routing packets directly from one interface to the other.

Topics

#Multi-homed host#Network interfaces#Networking concepts#Network architecture

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