What is the term for moving data from one network to another?

The correct term for moving data from one network to another is bridging. Bridging involves connecting two or more networks at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model. This allows data frames to be forwarded between different networks, effectively making them part of a larger network.

When a bridge receives a data packet, it examines the MAC addresses to determine whether the packet should be forwarded to another network segment or if it should remain within the current segment. This process helps to reduce collisions and manage traffic, thus improving overall network performance.

While routing refers to directing data between different networks at the network layer (Layer 3) and involves understanding IP addresses, and switching typically refers to the operation of sending data within a single network segment using a switch, bridging specifically focuses on connecting different network segments or types at the data link layer. Directing, on the other hand, is more of a general term that does not specifically relate to data transfer between networks or network layers.