Introducing The Hp 10:10 Lan Bridge Mb - HP 10:10 LAN Bridge MB Installation And Reference Manual

Introducing the HP 10:10 LAN Bridge MB

The HP 10:10 LAN Bridge MB (28673A) is a "media-speed" network bridge that connects two
independent IEEE 802.3 or Ethernet local area networks (LANs) to create one logical extended
LAN. This extended LAN gives you direct access to all compatible resources on the two
LANs. Figure 1-1 depicts a simple extended LAN using the HP 10:10 LAN Bridge MB.
The bridge performs these functions:
Extends communications beyond the length limitations of a single LAN.
Provides data packet filtering that inhibits the flow of unnecessary 802.3/Ethernet data
packets (MAC frames) from one network to another, eliminating the waste of valuable
bandwidth.
Provides parity checking and improved data integrity by verifying the cyclic
redundancy checksum (CRC) for each frame received.
For more detailed information on how the bridge performs its functions, see chapter 6, "How
the Bridge Works".
LAN A
LAN B
Figure 1-1. Extended LAN
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Nodes on LAN A
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Nodes on LAN B
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