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Which devices will not forward an IPv4 broadcast packet by default?

A. Ethernet switch
B. Router
C. Windows PC
D. None of the above. All devices forward IPv4 broadcast packets by default

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Final answer:

Routers are designed not to forward IPv4 broadcast packets by default, while an Ethernet switch will forward broadcasts within the same local network, and a Windows PC will process the broadcasts within the same subnet.

Step-by-step explanation:

The devices that will not forward an IPv4 broadcast packet by default are routers. An Ethernet switch (A) will forward broadcasts within the same broadcast domain, typically a local network. A Windows PC (C) will receive and process the broadcast if it's within the same subnet. However, routers (B) are designed to not forward broadcast packets; they limit broadcast traffic to within a single network (broadcast domain), and do not propagate it to other networks.

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