Karotu Tannang wrote:
Now I'm wondering if the server can remember all the MAC addresses and IPs the bridge "learnt" before rebooting.

No. That's why it's called a 'learning' bridge.


Everytime I restart the server, the bridge has to learn all the MACs and IPs all over again which takes a while with only 3 PCs connected to the bridge. I have a feeling it would take longer if there were >30 PCs!

It only takes on packet from a box, and it knows what port it's on - Hardly a major undertaking.


David

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