Why should a default gateway be assigned to a switch?
- So that there can be remote connectivity to the switch via such programs as Telnet and ping
- So that frames can be sent through the switch to the router
- So that frames generated from workstations and destined for remote networks can pass to a higher level
- So that other networks can be accessed from the command prompt of the switch
Explanation: The default gateway provides a means for the administrator of the switch (from the switch command prompt) to access networks not directly connected to the switch. It also allows for remote connectivity from a different network because when connected, the return packets from the switch can be sent to the remote network device. Answer A would be possible from devices on the same network.
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