The answer is: switches.
Explanation:
Filtering is a function of switches.
If the pings are successful you are either on the same subnet and everything is configured correctly or ICMP echo is enabled on the router which it should be by default internally. Externally, ICMP can/should be disabled to avoid DOS attacks.
The best word to describe a laptop would be Portable
Explanation:
the main component of Windows when you start your computer are the desktop, my computer, recycle bin , start button, Taskbar and shortcuts to application after opening an application you will also have a Windows with an active application which will appear in your desktop and taskbar.