The best description of the function of the default gateway is which of the following?

The default gateway allows systems on one local subnet to connect to those on another. Answer “It enables a single Internet connection to be used by some users.” does not correctly show the function of the default gateway. Answers “It identifies the local subnet and formulates a routing table.” and “It is used to communicate in a multiple-platform environment.” do not illustrate the primary purpose of a default gateway, which is to contribute the route for destinations outside the local network.