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Guide on Network Bridges and Exam Tips

IMPORTANCE: Network Bridges are crucial components in a network infrastructure. They allow different network segments to communicate efficiently without flooding the whole network with traffic, thus enhancing overall network performance.

WHAT IT IS: A Network Bridge is a device that connects multiple network segments at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model. Essentially, it 'bridges' the gap between different segments.

HOW IT WORKS: It works by reading the MAC address of the data frame sent by a device on a network segment, it then decides whether to forward that data to the next segment based on its MAC address table or filtering database. If the recipient device is on the same segment, the bridge will not forward the data, reducing unnecessary network traffic.

EXAM TIPS:
1. Understanding the Function: Knowing the function of a Network Bridge and its operation in detail can help answer questions related to it in an exam.
2. Difference Between Network devices: Differentiating between a bridge, a switch, a router, and a hub is vital as they each have unique functions and operate at different OSI layers.
3. Network Diagrams: Be able to identify a bridge in a network diagram and comprehend the impact of adding or removing it from the network.
4. Scenario-based Questions: For scenario-based questions, understanding how a bridge would affect traffic flow given the devices and their MAC addresses can be pivotal.

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A network bridge is a networking device that connects two or more network segments at the data-link layer (Layer 2 of OSI model), allowing them to communicate as if they were part of the same physical network. Bridges inspect incoming data traffic, learn the MAC addresses of devices connected to various network segments, and make forwarding decisions based on this information. A bridge filters and forwards traffic based on MAC addresses, minimizing the amount of unnecessary traffic between network segments. Network bridges are useful when interconnecting networks with different topologies and media types, or in situations where network segmentation is necessary to reduce collisions and improve overall network performance.

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