2.2.2.6.1.1 Bridge Component Descriptor
A bridge component descriptor with Type value 0x00 MUST have the following format.
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Type (1 byte): This field MUST be set to 0x00.
Length (1 byte): This field MUST be set to 0x01.
Behavior (1 byte): This field identifies the behavior of the bridge. Valid values are the following.
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Value
Meaning
Hub
0x00
All packets transitioning through the bridge are seen on the responder.
Switch
0x01
Packets from LAN or WLAN are seen only on the responder if they are broadcast or explicitly targeted at the responder.
Internal_hub_switch
0x02
Packets transitioning through the bridge are seen on the responder; however, the bridge learns addresses like a switch, provided that they initiate on components other than the responder.