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Bridge

A bridge is a device, which connects two local area networks. The two local area networks are linked so the network can be more powerful. If a file server uses this, then it can use it for its own needs. This enables it to be used at a great rate.

A fibre optic cable is need so the data is sent easily. Although a metal wire can be used, it can also create a problem.

A bridge can be linked to a file server, which can be more than hundred metres apart. The downside is that if the data signal is too far, then the signal begins to break up. So the signal has to be regenerated by a repeater.


E-mail

E-mail means electronic mail. An e-mail sends transmits messages over the network. An email can send messages typed through keyboards or they can also send attachments of files. E-mail systems can sometimes are just configured to just one computer. Usually the computers have gateways, which are linked to other computers that means they can send e-mails worldwide. Large or...