A hardware device or software connecting two or more networks or network segments that use different packet formatting, different communication protocols, and different access methods is called a ____.
A) gateway
B) router
C) hub
D) data switch

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A gateway is designed to connect networks using different protocols or formats. Routers also perform this function, but they primarily operate at the network layer, while gateways operate at the application layer. Hubs and data switches are used to connect devices within a single network or segment, and do not perform protocol conversion.

A Hardware Device or Software Connecting Two or More Networks