Paul, > Yes; the Linux bridge acts as a switch, so you'll get your desired behaviour > of keeping the "fast" traffic off the "slow" network without even trying :-) > > See http://www.linux.com/howtos/BRIDGE-STP-HOWTO/what-is-a-bridge.shtml Yipee - all I need now is a cross-over cable (here tomorrow) to connect the test machines directly together (instead of the main network hub) and I could be on a roll ... Jonathan
