RFC 1983:Internet Users' Glossary
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... ZEN] bridge A device which forwards traffic between network ...
... brouter A device which bridges some packets (i.e. forwards based on datalink layer information) and routes other packets (i.e. ...
... forwards based on network layer information). The bridge/route decision is based on configuration information ...
... route decision is based on configuration information. See also: bridge, router. ...
... MALAMUD] mail bridge A mail gateway that forwards electronic mail ...
... networks while ensuring that the messages it forwards meet certain administrative criteria. A mail bridge is simply a specialized form of mail gateway that enforces an administrative policy with ...
... repeater A device which propagates electrical signals from one cable to another. See also: bridge, gateway, router. ...
... routing tables, often constructed by routing protocols. See also: bridge, gateway, Exterior Gateway ...



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