Whether shared or dedicated segments are involved, the primary goal of a is to isolate a particular pattern of traffic from other patterns of traffic or from the remainder of the network.

The correct answer is : Switch

Explanation:

This device receives incoming data and the function that has is to redirect it to a specific destination on an area network. It can support all types of packet protocols. It also filters and forwards network packets from one networking device to another. They can also process data by combining routing functions.