its a switch
bridge filters router directs
populated segments a network segment that contains ends nodes,such as work stations. unpopulated segments a network segment that does not contain end nodes, such as workstations. Unpopulated segments are also called link segments.
A router is a networking device that forwards data on a network.
1. The software component that intercepts a client request for a network resource and forwards it
Bridge
The Transport layer
Yes. Subnetting separates a network into multiple logically defined segments, or subnets.
The other two segments must be link segments - connecting through network connectivity devices. Adding any clients on those two links would cause additional attenuation, which is not good for the network.
Network B -- WAN Network C -- LAN Network A -- LAN
They are designed to interconnect local network segments.
bridge
Router.