Question

Why a transparent bridge is also called adaptive bridge?

Answer 1

Commonly used in Ethernet networks and also called an "adaptive bridge," the transparent bridge learns which node is connected to which port by examining the packets transmitted to the port. Contrast with source route bridging.

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Answer 2

When a bridge is connected to an Ethernet network, its function is to make the network device transparent. Transparent bridging is the bridging method to route and manage data traffic efficiently. A transparent bridge has four operation modes: Frame or packet filtering.