Transparent Bridge Functions
Transparent bridges have three primary functions:
To learn the MAC addresses of all nodes and their associated port
To filter incoming frames whose destination MAC addresses are located on the same incoming port
To forward incoming frames to the destination MAC through their associated port@
Table 4-16 WLAN Modes
WLAN Mode |
Description |
Basic Service Set (BSS) |
Also known as Infrastructure mode; there is one Access Point. |
Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) |
Also known as Ad-hoc mode; there is no Access Point. |
Extended Service Set |
There is more than one Access Point. |
Table 4-17 Transparent Bridge Modes
Bridge Mode |
Description |
Store-and-Forward |
Stores the entire frame and verifies the CRC before forwarding the frame. If a CRC error is detected, the frame is discarded. |
Cut-Through |
Forwards the frame just after it reads the destination MAC address without performing a CRC check. |