Translational Bridging

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A translationonal bridge can forward data link layer frames to and from LANs utilizing different protocols, such as Ethernet to FDDI, or Ethernet to Token Ring.

The diagram here shows a token ring network and an ethernet network using a translational bridge.

When the host on the ring wishes to communicate with any host on the ethernet, it transmits the token ring frame which the bridge receives, strips of token ring headers, and reconstructs in ethernet format. The bridge then transmits the frame to the host on the destination segment.

 

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