In the context of networking devices, which one is designed to connect two or more network segments and make them function as a single network?
- Bridge
- Hub
- Router
- Switch
A bridge is designed to connect two or more network segments, typically at the data link layer (Layer 2). It makes them function as a single network by filtering and forwarding traffic based on MAC addresses, creating a larger broadcast domain.
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