What is Bridging ?

• One of the forward techniques to use in packet-switched networks.
• Bridging makes no assumptions about the address location of the network.
• Flooding and examination of the source addresses are the building blocks for received packet headers for locating unknown devices.
• The address of the device and its location is recorded in MAC address table for further broadcasting, after locating the device.
• Bridging refers to Transparent bridging that predominates in Ethernet.
• Source route bridging is used for token ring networks.