Multiple choice

Which of the following is a component of Internet?

  1. Routers to strengthen the attenuated signals

  2. Repeaters to establish physical connection between various LANs

  3. Gateways to allow a network to use the resources of another main frame

  4. Bridges to optimize the transmission path of massages
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Explanation

Gateways allow networks to access resources of other systems, including mainframes. They translate between different protocols and architectures. Routers direct traffic (not primarily for signal strengthening), repeaters amplify signals (not for LAN connections), and bridges connect network segments (not for optimizing message paths). Gateways enable interoperability between dissimilar networks and systems like mainframes.

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