router
An electronic device that connects two networks. For example, this is what connects a local network to an ISP for Internet access. In a packet-switching network such as the Internet, it is one of the two most basic devices, with a host. Routers receive packets of data, filter them, and forward them to a final destination using the best route.
See also : Cisco
NetLingo Classification: Net Hardware
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