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Computer Networks
Q40 / 100
What is the purpose of a default gateway?
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The correct answer is B) The router IP address that devices use to forward packets destined for networks outside their local subnet
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Correct Answer
The router IP address that devices use to forward packets destined for networks outside their local subnet
Explanation
When a device wants to communicate with an IP outside its subnet, it sends the packet to the default gateway (usually the router). The router then forwards it toward the destination.
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