Best way to bridge jumbo frame GigE network with regular network?

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Whats the most practical way to do this? I'd like to pick up a 16 port GigE switch that supports Jumbo frames like the Dell 2716. But I still have many 100 Mbps devices that I need to connect as well.

I suppose one way is to take a Windows XP box with two nics, one GigE with JF on and one on the 100Mbps half and bridge them.

Is there a better way? Something more practical?
 
From what I've read, a router can fragment any jumbo packet that is destined for a normal 1500-mtu host. So, create a VLAN for your jumbo-using servers, and you should be good.

If you are thinking of using a Windows XP machine to do this, then I'd wager that you don't have a router that supports VLANs, but the Windows box should be able to do it if you set it up properly.
 
Fint said:
From what I've read, a router can fragment any jumbo packet that is destined for a normal 1500-mtu host. So, create a VLAN for your jumbo-using servers, and you should be good.

If you are thinking of using a Windows XP machine to do this, then I'd wager that you don't have a router that supports VLANs, but the Windows box should be able to do it if you set it up properly.
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That switch does support vlans but vlans just segment the ports on the switch, they do not provide any kind of routing service. So even with vlans setup a routing device or a windows xp machine with multiple network cards would still be required.
 
I did exactly this on my home network. I put together a old box with 2 nics and installed Windows XP and configured the NIC settings and bridged them. It works like a charm. Great use for an older machine.
 
BuGaLoU said:
I did exactly this on my home network. I put together a old box with 2 nics and installed Windows XP and configured the NIC settings and bridged them. It works like a charm. Great use for an older machine.
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Ahhh, cool beans.

For the cost of a cheap GigE NIC I was thinking this might be the way to go. Unless someone had a better idea.

I even have a 2U rack case I can toss the setup in and throw in my rack.

Too bad the cheap Netgear hotdeal's forum GigE switches I bought do't support Jumbo's. I'll have to use those over at my parents house or FL condo.
 
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