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Connects different LANs or LAN segment

using the same access method. An example is

connecting one Ethernet LAN to another

Ethernet LAN can filter traffic on the basis of
MAC address

Routes data to destination computers.

Forward packets to networks by using a
decision making process based on routing table

data, discovery of the most efficient routes,

and preprogramed information from the

network administrator

Gateways enables communications between

two different types of networked systems.

Gateway device connects LAN with internet. Its

basic functionality is to provide security to the
network

Can you differentiate each of

their function?

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