A user sends an HTTP request to a web server on a remote network. During encapsulation for this request, what information is added to the address field of a frame to indicate the destination?

In this scenario, when a user sends an HTTP request, the encapsulation process involves several layers of communication. At the data link layer, frames are created to transport packets across a local area network (LAN). Within each frame, the destination address needs to be specified for the data to reach its intended endpoint.

The information added to the address field of the frame corresponds to the MAC address of the device that will receive the frame over the local network segment. In typical network configurations, if the destination is outside the local network, the frame will be sent to the default gateway. The default gateway acts as an intermediary to forward traffic to other networks. Thus, the frame's destination address will contain the MAC address of the default gateway, allowing the original device’s frame to be directed appropriately.

The other options do not pertain directly to the addressing required for the encapsulation of the frame in this context. The IP address of the web server is relevant at the network layer but is not used at the data link layer for framing purposes. The MAC address of the client references the source device and is not what needs to be added for the destination. Finally, the hostname is a human-readable label and does not serve a role in the hardware addressing needed for the