Which device is used to divide a large LAN into smaller segments and operates by filtering frames?
- Hub
- Modem
- Router
- Switch
A Switch is used to divide a large LAN into smaller segments and operates by filtering frames based on MAC addresses. It is primarily used for network segmentation and efficiently forwarding frames within a LAN, reducing collision domains.
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