Network device which sends data over optimizing paths through connected hops is
(i) Hub (ii) Router (iii) Bridge (iv) Gateway
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Answer:
2 second.,.. router
Explanation:
Answer:
Router is the correct option.
Explanation:
Let us understand about each of the network devices given in the option. And what these devices do and operate at which layer.
Hub: Hubs operate at the physical layer. They just repeat the signals received on one port to all the other ports. It cannot filter data. Also, there's no intelligence within the hub to calculate the most effective path for data packets.
Router: Router is a device that forwards data packets based on their source and destination IP address. Router operates at Network Layer. Routers have a routing table (either static or dynamic) based on which they make decisions on routing the data packets.
Bridge: Bridges are used at the data link layer. Bridge filters the data by reading the MAC addresses of source and destination. It's a one input and one output port, thus making it a 2 port device.
Gateway: A gateway connects two networks together that will work upon different networking models. Gateways also are called protocol converters and may operate at any network layer.
Router is the network device which sends the data over an optimized path.
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