Are network bridges still in use today?

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I've been wondering if bridge is still used by today , because i rarely seen it .Are there any networks thing such as bridge that replace bridge for today? If bridge still used by today what kind of brans that used?

Ron Trunk · Answer

The term "bridge" has changed over time.  Any device that performs the function of a bridge, namely forwarding frames based on layer 2 addresses, can be considered a bridge.  In this sense, all network switches are essentially bridges, in that they perform this same function.
The only real difference between the original concept of a bridge and modern network switches is that a switch has many more ports than a traditional bridge -- but the function is the same.

Are network bridges still in use today?

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