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The bridging
functions are confined to [[network bridge|network bridges]] which interconnect
the [[network segments]]. First, the network bridges use
a [[spanning-tree]] algorithm to built a loop-free network
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standard. The [[spanning-tree]]
algorithm is not used, the operation of the
[[network bridge|network bridges]] is simplier, and much of
the bridging functions are performed by the
end systems, particularly the sources, giving rise to its name.
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