A ____ is a device and software used to connect two or more local area networks or systems that use different protocols;it translates one network's protocol into another,resolving hardware and software incompatibilities.
A) router
B) gateway
C) bridge
D) tree

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A router is a device that connects two or more networks and directs traffic between them. A bridge is a device that connects two or more network segments at the data link layer. A tree is not a networking device. A gateway is a device that connects two or more networks and translates between different protocols or data formats. In this case, a gateway is the best choice as it specifically mentions resolving hardware and software incompatibilities, which is a function of a gateway.

A ____ Is a Device and Software Used to Connect