A technician is searching through a storage locker and finds a router. What is the purpose of this device?
- It connects networks and forwards traffic to remote networks by using IP addressing information.
- It is an all-in-one security appliance that includes IDS/IPS functionality as well as stateful firewall services.
- It provides a wired or wireless connection between end devices, switches, and routers and in some cases, can regenerate weak signals.
- It is placed between two or more networks and protects data and equipment from unauthorized access.