An administrator is redesigning a company's network and wants to reduce the amount of hardware needed. Currently, all VLAN routing goes out a single switch interface to a router. Which of the following would reduce the number of devices in this configuration?
A) Bridge
B) Multilayer switch
C) Switch
D) Next-generation firewall

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A multilayer switch can perform both switching and routing functions, allowing VLAN routing to be handled within the switch itself, thus reducing the need for a separate router.

An Administrator Is Redesigning a Company's Network and Wants to Reduce