Bridge

A MAC-level store-and-forward Network node. Bridges are used to interconnect LAN segments, thus creating extended LANs. They Filter (drop) or forward frames to other LAN segments based on the frame Destination and Source address.

Related Terms
Campus Bridge, Ethernet Bridge Connectivity,

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