Date   : Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:07:28 +0100
From   : mu.list@... (Mark Usher)
Subject: Master Ethernet upgrade

> A bridge is specifically defined as a same-network to same-network
> connection, 
By whom? Citation?

A bridge forwards packets based on the hardware address (Layer2) whereas a
router forwards packets based on the network protocol address (Layer3).

So as this device process packets based on the Econet hardware address, it
functions as a bridge. It also then converts packets to the IP protocol and
forwards them as a router. It also provides translation between the networks
- a gateway and can runs daemons at the application level - a server, some
of which e.g. SMTP will be a proxy.

Suggestions for a new name on a postcard...

-Mark