router

A device that forwards data packets along networks. A router is connected to at least two networks, commonly two LANs or WANs or a LAN and its ISP’s network. Routers are located at gateways, the places where two or more networks connect.

Routers use headers and forwarding tables to determine the best path for forwarding the packets, and they use protocols such as ICMP to communicate with each other and configure the best route between any two hosts.

Very little filtering of data is done through routers.

networking definition

Net·work·ing (-wʉr′kiŋ)

noun

1. the developing of contacts or exchanging of information with others in an informal network, as to further a career
2. the interconnection, as over communication lines, of computer systems

Networking Usage Examples

Converse of object

• facilitate: A number of social events will be organized to facilitate networking.

Adjective modifier

• dial-up: Connecting to the Internet requires communication software called Dial-Up networking.

Modifies a noun

• opportunity: The evening should be a good networking opportunity for the region's artists.

Noun used with modifier

• wireless: For example, wireless networking removes the risk of tripping over loose computer cables.

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