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From: UH2@psuvm.psu.edu (Lee Sailer)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans
Subject: Re: When to bridge?
Message-ID: <91171.074547UH2@psuvm.psu.edu>
Date: 20 Jun 91 11:45:47 GMT
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In article <ccdw.677255279@hippo>, ccdw@hippo.ru.ac.za (Dave Wilson) says:

>What is the general feeling as regards the maximum optimal load on an
>Ethernet-based system?  (IE. when would one consider bridging?).  I have

Well, you are asking the "technical" question, based on usage.  Let
me suggest the "organizational" answer.  Collect usage data.  Plot
it.  As soon as the trend starts to point upwards, put in a bridge
on an experimental basis.  That way, when you get to where you really
*need* a bridge, you and your staff will know how to do it.

In fact, I think we would all be better off if every network came with
a bridge in it, from day one. 8-)
                                 lee