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What is a default gateway?

A) The device that provides automatic IP addressing for every workstation

B) The router that allows you to communicate outside of your local subnet

C) The central switching device for the network

D) The route to an encrypted private virtual network connection

E) The only path across the river


The answer: B) The router that allows you to communicate outside of your local subnet

The default gateway configuration is required if you’re planning to communicate to any devices outside of your local network.

Want to know more? Watch “TCP/IP Addressing.”

If you’re configuring a network connection, then you’ll need to know the fundamentals of TCP/IP addressing. In this video, you’ll learn about the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, and you’ll learn how to configuration your system for automatic or manual network settings.