Network bridges connect different network segments, thus functioning similar to switches network switches. However, bridges are more intelligent devices, since they, just like routers, are capable of directing traffic to destination segments. However, whereas bridges work at data link layer (i.e., use MAC addresses to distinguish packets), routers work at network layer (distinguish IP addresses) and are more flexible.
Managed network bridges often include SNMP agents to watch and control their behavior, if necessary. Note that in general case bridges can’t analyze traffic, unless they do port mirroring and/or support switch monitoring protocol.
Related terms:
SNMP agents
SNMP browser
SNMP hubs
SNMP router
SNMP switch
SNMP traps
SNMPv1 SNMPv2c SNMPv3
IPHost features:
SNMP Monitoring – network testing, scanning, check
SNMP monitoring is the standard way to monitor network usage characteristics by monitoring the ports of routers and switches. The number of other parameters like disk space, CPU utilization & temperature …
SNMP Traps Monitor
SNMP Monitors belong to advanced type of IPHost Monitors. SNMP, or Simple Network Management Protocol, is a protocol widely used to request and/or modify …
SNMP monitoring
SNMP Custom Monitor (when properly set up on the target system) can be used to retrieve any information. Even if the default OIDs do not provide required information, it is possible to set up SNMP so that the output …
