Network layer firewall works as a –

2022

Network layer firewall works as a –

  1. A.

    Frame filter

  2. B.

    Packet filter

  3. C.

    Both (A) and (B)

  4. D.

    None of these

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Correct answer: B

Network layer firewalls operate at Layer 3 of the OSI model. At this layer, data is transmitted in packets rather than frames. Consequently, these firewalls inspect and filter traffic based on IP packet headers instead of MAC addresses.

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