The correct answer is C. Firewall .
According to the CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1201 objectives under Networking and Security:
ACL (Access Control List) capabilities allow a device to control the flow of network traffic based on defined rules, such as permitting or denying traffic from specific IP addresses, ports, or protocols.
Firewalls —whether hardware or software—use ACLs to enforce security policies, filtering inbound and outbound traffic to protect networks and devices.
Why the other options are incorrect:
A. PoE injector: Provides power over Ethernet but has no traffic filtering or ACL functionality.
B. DSL: Refers to a type of broadband connection; it does not provide ACLs.
D. Unmanaged switch: Passively forwards traffic without configuration capabilities, so it cannot implement ACLs.
[References:, CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Exam Objectives – Networking and Security: “Given a scenario, install and configure network devices including firewalls with ACLs to control network traffic.” , Mike Meyers’ CompTIA A+ Certification Guide, 13th Edition, Chapter on Network Security Devices., , , , , , , , ]
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