On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 7:55 AM, Toni Stoev <i...@tonistoev.info> wrote:
> > A2) A "router" is any device that forwards packets at the > Network Layer (e.g. IPv4, IPv6) of the Internet Architecture. > > > Not OK. Since it forwards packets, "forwarder" is a better term. I profess > Role-Based Architecture, not layering. > > A4) A "bridge" is a device that forwards packets at the > Link Layer (e.g. Ethernet) of the Internet Architecture. > An Ethernet switch or Ethernet hub are examples of bridges. > > Not OK. I profess Role-Based Architecture, not layering. > How about call it 'relay' instead of 'forwarder'?: o Router: L3 relay o Bridge: L2 relay And relays' job is executed with routing and forwarding. -- DY
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