CompTIS N10-006 1.0 Architecture

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I've watched to lessons. They are: Various Network Devices Part 1 & Part 2.

I don't recall any mention of network bridges. Am I correct that you didn't mention them, or did I miss something. (I searched the notes.)

I have a "access point" with is actually a cable modem, dhcp, switch (4 ports) and wi-fi box. . Connected to this "access point" is an Apple Express Router that is in "bridge mode."

Can you let me know if you'll be covering network bridges and/ or bridge mode?

Thanks

@Frank-Shaw,

Our shows are produced according to the CompTIA Network+ outline. If we didn't talk about "bridging mode" it more than likely is because it's not in the outline. We do mention Bridges in passing as an older term that was a device used before switches but we do not cover it in depth.

Access Points and Modems can be integrated or separate devices depending on the manufacturer. The bridging mode you're referring to allows for the ISP to not depend on the modem itself to do NAT (Network Address Translation). Instead, allowing it to be "Bridged" so that your Apple Express Router to do act as the endpoint device and provide NAT for your LAN. This we do not cover in our Network+ content because of the exam objectives.

Ronnie Wong,

Thank you for the explanation / about bridges. Also, thank you for your excellent classes; you're a very good instructor.

@Frank-Shaw,

Thank you and glad you like our shows! We're glad you're a member!