Computer Networks - Physical and Data Link Layer
Consider a network with two segments connected by a bridge. If a device on segment A sends data to a device on segment B, what will the bridge do?
Consider a network with two segments connected by a bridge. If a device on segment A sends data to a device on segment B, what will the bridge do?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand bridge filtering
The bridge learns which devices are on each segment and forwards data only to the segment where the destination device is located.Step 2: Analyze options
Blocking data prevents communication, broadcasting to all devices wastes bandwidth, and assigning IP addresses is not a bridge function.Final Answer:
It will forward the data only if the destination is on segment B -> Option AQuick Check:
Bridge forwards data only to correct segment [OK]
Quick Trick: Bridge forwards data only to destination segment [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Thinking bridge blocks all data
- Assuming bridge broadcasts to all devices
- Confusing bridge with DHCP server
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