A、Routes traffic down alternative paths and connects the local-area network (LAN) to the wide- area network (WAN) B、Reads Media Access Control (MAC) addresses to forward messages to the correct location and connects the local-area network (LAN) to the wide-area network (WAN) C、Stores data on the network and connects the local-area network (LAN) to the wide-area network (WAN) D、Broadcasts data to all devices that are connected to it across the local-area network (LAN) and wide-area network (WAN)