A switch is a multiport bridge..... Think of a bridge that bridges together 2 networks (i.e. has two interfaces, one in each network)..... Then supposed you upgrade to a 3 port bridge, that can connect 3 networks..... keep adding ports up to 4, 8, 12, 24, or even 48 and that's a switch..... The switch operates pretty much like a bridge where it watches the source MAC addresses in frames, builds a table of MAC addresses and corresponding ports (the CAM table), and forwards broadcasts or traffic destined for a MAC address not in it's CAM table out all ports (except the one it received the frame on)....
Mike W. "rtiwari" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Could somebody will please describe me the difference in > between bridge and switch. > Thanks > Ravi Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=44652&t=44649 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
