What's the Diff ?

rbi

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I've been researching this but I'm coming up empty so I'm looking for some help. I'd like to know the difference between creating a network bridge with two network adapters, and doing a merge of two networks. Are they two names for the same function or set-up? Or are there clearly defined protocols and attributes to each. I would be most appreciative if someone could give me the low-down.

Thanks,

:confused: rbi
 

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Hi, where do you see the merge option?
 

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Here in the bottom of the dialog box where I can merge or delete.
 

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Custom x64 & HP dv6871 x64
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Windows 7 Professional RTM Clean Install X2
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E6600 / T5550
Motherboard
ASUS P5B Deluxe WiFi / HP MB w/ Junkios Bios 1.0
Memory
4 GB DDR2 Corsair X2
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA 8600M GT / 8400M GS
Sound Card
ON BOARD X2
Monitor(s) Displays
2x Westinghouse L1975nw
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900 / 1280 x 800
Hard Drives
WD1001FALS 1T
WD2500AAKS 250G
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How did you get to that box?
 

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I click on the work network icon circled in red.

rbi
 

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Custom x64 & HP dv6871 x64
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Windows 7 Professional RTM Clean Install X2
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E6600 / T5550
Motherboard
ASUS P5B Deluxe WiFi / HP MB w/ Junkios Bios 1.0
Memory
4 GB DDR2 Corsair X2
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA 8600M GT / 8400M GS
Sound Card
ON BOARD X2
Monitor(s) Displays
2x Westinghouse L1975nw
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900 / 1280 x 800
Hard Drives
WD1001FALS 1T
WD2500AAKS 250G
WD2500KS 250G
& WD3200BEVT-60CT0 ATA IN THE LAPPY
PSU
HYPER 680 & Hampsters on the wheel in the HP
Case
COOLERMASTER 534
Cooling
ROSEWILL Z³
Keyboard
MICROSOFT COMFORT KEYBOARD
Mouse
2x MICROSOFT WIRELESS OPTICAL MOUSE 4000
Internet Speed
20 Mbps / 3.1 mbps
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ROUTER: DIR-655 Wireless a/ g/ Draft N
MM: SlingBox Pro
Gaming: Wii
ISP: Comcast
I would have thought the wording for it is self explanatory.

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Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset
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SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
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ThinkPad Display
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100Gb SATA
Keyboard
Standard Keyboard
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HID-compliant Mouse
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Cable Broadband - 54Mbps
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Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
That makes great sense, so how does the explanation corrispond to this one on bridging? I'm still confused.

rbi
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom x64 & HP dv6871 x64
OS
Windows 7 Professional RTM Clean Install X2
CPU
E6600 / T5550
Motherboard
ASUS P5B Deluxe WiFi / HP MB w/ Junkios Bios 1.0
Memory
4 GB DDR2 Corsair X2
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA 8600M GT / 8400M GS
Sound Card
ON BOARD X2
Monitor(s) Displays
2x Westinghouse L1975nw
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900 / 1280 x 800
Hard Drives
WD1001FALS 1T
WD2500AAKS 250G
WD2500KS 250G
& WD3200BEVT-60CT0 ATA IN THE LAPPY
PSU
HYPER 680 & Hampsters on the wheel in the HP
Case
COOLERMASTER 534
Cooling
ROSEWILL Z³
Keyboard
MICROSOFT COMFORT KEYBOARD
Mouse
2x MICROSOFT WIRELESS OPTICAL MOUSE 4000
Internet Speed
20 Mbps / 3.1 mbps
Other Info
ROUTER: DIR-655 Wireless a/ g/ Draft N
MM: SlingBox Pro
Gaming: Wii
ISP: Comcast
As far as i know bridging is for Network Connections. Merging is for Locations.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo ThinkPad T60
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
CPU
GenuineIntel Intel(R) Core(TM) DuoCore T2400 @ 1.83GHz
Motherboard
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family)
Memory
2.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset
Sound Card
SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ThinkPad Display
Screen Resolution
1400x1050
Hard Drives
100Gb SATA
Keyboard
Standard Keyboard
Mouse
HID-compliant Mouse
Internet Speed
Cable Broadband - 54Mbps
Other Info
Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
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