Question: Consider the extended LAN connected using bridges B1 and B2 in Fig. 4-41(b). Suppose the hash tables in the two bridges are empty. List all

Consider the extended LAN connected using bridges B1 and B2 in Fig. 4-41(b). Suppose the hash tables in the two bridges are empty. List all ports on which a packet will be forwarded for the following sequence of data transmissions:
(a) A sends a packet to C.
(b) E sends a packet to F.
(c) F sends a packet to E.
(d) G sends a packet to E.
(e) D sends a packet to A.
(f) B sends a packet to F.

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