Bridge and switch are both computer networking device and perform a different task. The bridge is a networking device works in data link layer on the other hand switch is networking device work under data link layer and networking layer of OSI model. Here is the difference between bridge and switch in networking (Tabular Form).
Difference between Bridge and Switch in Networking |
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| BRIDGE | SWITCH |
| Bridge works in data link layer of OSI model | Switch works in data link layer and network layer of OSI model. |
| The bridge has only two ports | Switch has multiple numbers of ports. |
| The bridge is used to connect two LAN segment using the same topology. | The switch is used to connect devices to the same network. |
| The bridge can operate only in half-duplex mode | Switch can operate in both half duplex and full duplex mode. |
| The performance of bridge is slower then switch | The performance of Switch is faster than a bridge. |
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