Der Router
Example: Der Router verbindet alle Geräte im Haus mit dem Internet.
Definition
"Der Router" is a device that connects multiple computers or other devices within a network and manages data traffic between them and the internet, allowing communication and internet access for all connected devices in a home or office environment.
Etymology
The word "der Router" comes from the English word "router," which originates from the verb "route," meaning to direct or send along a path. It was adopted into German technical vocabulary to describe a device that routes data packets across networks. Did you know that the term reflects the device's role in directing internet traffic efficiently?
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"Der Router" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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