Can someone explain what a bridge is and how it differs from a switch

From: BruceK (cregtorrance_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 08/18/03 

Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2003 19:20:47 -0700

One of my laptops running MS XP Pro has in the Network
Connections folder a Network Bridge. I used to set my
WINS settings under local connections (properties) but
now the bridge seems to hold all this information for my
connections. I'd like a link to know what exactly this
bridge is doing, as I have to set a specific WINS setting
for my VPN to work.

Bruce

Relevant Pages

  • Re: How do I disconnect a network card from a Network Bridge when
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