You have been hired to redesign a network due to issues with congestion. How will a router function if the QoS mechanism of congestion avoidance is integrated into the existing network design?
A) the router handles the overflow of traffic by using FIFO
B) the router handles the possible buildup of congestion by using WRED
C) the router forces inbound and outbound traffic to stay within a defined profile by using rate limiting
D) the router separates packets based on certain characteristics by using NBAR
E) the router marks packets based on certain characteristics by using PBR

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WRED (Weighted Random Early Detection) is a congestion avoidance mechanism that helps manage packet loss by preemptively dropping packets before the queue becomes full, thus preventing congestion.

You Have Been Hired to Redesign a Network Due to Issues