What type of device is a wireless bridge in terms of duplex capability?

A wireless bridge operates as a half-duplex device because it can either send or receive data at a given time, but not both simultaneously. In half-duplex communication, data transmission occurs in one direction at any moment, which is characteristic of wireless bridges that facilitate the connection between two networks or segments.

This means that while one device is transmitting data, the other must wait until that transmission is complete before it can respond or send its own data. This capability is important for managing bandwidth and avoiding collisions in wireless environments, where multiple devices may be attempting to communicate over the same channel.

In contrast, full-duplex devices are able to send and receive data at the same time without interference, which is not the case with a wireless bridge. Simplex devices can only communicate in one direction and do not provide the capability for two-way communication. Multi-duplex is not a standard term used in networking and communication contexts. Thus, identifying a wireless bridge as a half-duplex device accurately reflects its functional characteristics.