This begs the question, what is the difference between a multi-port bridge and a switch? Or, what is a switch when it routes? I personally think bridge and router convey with relatively little ambiguity the function of a device whereas switch is simply a tool that marketing folks use when they need to reverse their previous opinion on devices. IE, after telling folks routers are better than bridges for a few years (in order to sell routers), when it becomes more lucrative to sell bridges again, one can simply call the bridge a switch and superficially maintains ones integrity. Furthermore, when it becomes more lucrative to sell routers again, one can simply call the router a layer 3 switch and again perform the switchback without visibly contradicting ones previous assertion. I think the chain looks something like this
bridges -> routers -> switches - > l3 switches -> etc etc At 04:02 PM 5/21/2002 -0400, MADMAN wrote: >Switch = mega interfaced bridge. > > Dave > >rtiwari wrote: > > > > Could somebody will please describe me the difference in > > between bridge and switch. > > Thanks > > Ravi >-- >David Madland >Sr. Network Engineer >CCIE# 2016 >Qwest Communications Int. Inc. >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >612-664-3367 > >"Emotion should reflect reason not guide it" Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=44665&t=44649 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
