Router: meaning, definitions and examples

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router

 

[ หˆraสŠtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

networking

A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet. Data sent through the internet, such as a web page or email, is in the form of data packets. A router is connected to at least two networks, commonly two LANs or WANs or a LAN and its ISP's network.

Synonyms

gateway, modem, network device.

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Word Description / Examples
router

A router, used in homes and businesses, routes data packets between devices within the local network and to the internet.

  • Make sure to reset the router if you experience connectivity issues.
  • The router should be placed in a central location for the best Wi-Fi coverage.
network device

A network device is a general term for any hardware that facilitates networking, such as routers, switches, and access points.

  • Various network devices are installed to improve connectivity in the office.
  • The network device setup includes a router, a switch, and several access points.
gateway

A gateway acts as an entry and exit point between two networks, often used to connect different network protocols.

  • The company uses a gateway to connect their internal network to external systems.
  • The gateway ensures secure data transmission between the local network and the internet.
modem

A modem is a device that modulates and demodulates signals for internet access, converting digital data to analog signals and vice versa.

  • My internet provider sent a new modem for faster speeds.
  • The modem connects to the phone line to provide internet access.

Examples of usage

  • A router acts as a dispatcher, choosing the best path for information to travel so it arrives at the destination as quickly as possible.
  • Routers use headers and forwarding tables to determine the best path for forwarding the packets.
  • Without a router, data packets would travel through every available path between the source and destination, causing congestion and delays.

Translations

Translations of the word "router" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น roteador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเค‰เคŸเคฐ

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ router

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท routeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enrutador

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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ์šฐํ„ฐ

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smฤ›rovaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smerovaฤ

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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enrutador

Etymology

The word 'router' originated from the verb 'route', which means 'to send along a particular course'. The use of the term 'router' in the context of networking devices dates back to the 1960s. Initially, routers were large, complex devices used in academic and research settings. Over time, with the growth of the Internet, routers became more commonly used in homes and businesses to facilitate network communication.

See also: reroute, rerouting, rout, routine, routing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,710, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.