Bridging (networking)
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Network bridging describes the action taken by network equipment to allow two or more communication networks, or two or more network segments,[1] to create an aggregate network. Bridging is distinct from routing which allows the networks to communicate independently as separate networks.[2] A network bridge is a network device that connects more than one network segment. In the OSI model bridging acts in the first two layers, below the network layer.[3]
There are four types of network-bridging technologies: simple bridging; multiport bridging; learning, or transparent bridging; and source route bridging.[4][5] Transparent bridging was originally developed by the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in the 1980s.[6]
See also [edit]
- Audio Video Bridging
- Collision domain
- IEEE 802.1D
- Instrument bridge
- Laser bridge
- Promiscuous mode
- Shortest Path Bridging
- Spanning Tree Protocol
- Wireless bridge
References [edit]
- ^ Traffic regulators: Network interfaces, hubs, switches, bridges, routers, and firewalls, Cisco Systems, 1999-09-14, retrieved 2012-07-27
- ^ What is a Network Switch vs. a Router?, Cisco Systems, retrieved 2012-07-27
- ^ http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc1286
- ^ "Unknown" (PPT). Manipalitdubai.com. Retrieved 2012-12-02.
- ^ "Unknown" (PPT). Ftp.iol.unh.edu. Retrieved 2012-12-02.
- ^ "Transparent Bridging". Cisco Systems. Retrieved 2010-06-20.
Bibliography [edit]
- Hamilton, Kenneth; Clark, Kenedy (1999-08-01). "Cisco LAN Switching". Encyclopedia of Things. Cisco Press. Retrieved 1999-08-01.IR:persian
