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transparent bridgeA common type of network bridge, in which the host stations are unaware of their existence in the network. A transparent bridge learns which node is connected to which port through the experience of examining which node responds to each new station address that is transmitted. Ethernet uses this type of bridge, also called an adaptive bridge. Contrast with source route bridging. See spanning tree algorithm. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Plug-and-play deployment as an inline, transparent bridge in less than 20 minutes; and Moreover, since WPE provides a transparent bridge from the cable plant to the customer modem, the cable operators' startup costs are limited to training and network integration. The appliances operate as transparent bridges for easy integration into existing network infrastructures. |
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