What statement is true regarding a firewall on a computer that attaches to the network wirelessly? Note that the wireless network connects to the wired network for Internet access.
A) The firewall can protect the computer but not the data sent between the computer and the access point.
B) The firewall cannot protect the computer.
C) The firewall can protect the computer only from other wireless NICs.
D) The firewall can protect the computer only from viruses and spyware.

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A firewall on a computer that attaches to the network wirelessly can protect the computer but not the data sent between the computer and the access point because the wireless network connects to the wired network for Internet access. Data sent between the wireless access point and the Internet is not filtered by the computer's firewall.

What Statement Is True Regarding a Firewall on a Computer