Brouters.......

RamsesK

what is really a brouter and why is it important to know for the N+ exam?

this is what i have known so far about it, brouters are used on networks that have both routable and non-routable protocol.

and this also:

device that functions as both a router and a bridge. A brouter understands how to route specific types of packets, such as TCP/IP packets. Any other packets it receives are simply forwarded to other network(s) connected to the device (this is the bridge function). .....so as i see it only understands TCP/IP and that is why is not a real router?

thanks for the help

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so as i see it only understands TCP/IP and that is why is not a real router?

It is a real router (the supported protocols are irrelevant). As everything in networking, it is best explained and understood when linking it to the OSI model; simply put, a router forwards traffic based on layer 3 info (ie. IP or IPX addresses), a bridge forwards traffic bases on layer 2 info (MAC addresses). A brouter combines these two function into a single device.

RamsesK

clear and understood


thanks

x_Danny_x

heheheh, it brings some good memories this old thread of mine