The router
Example: The router directs network traffic
Definition
"The router" is a device in a computer network that forwards data packets between different networks, directing traffic efficiently to ensure information reaches its intended destination.
Etymology
The term "the router" comes from the verb 'route,' which means to send along a particular path. The word 'route' originates from the Old French 'route,' meaning road or way, reflecting the router's role in guiding data through a network path.
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"The router" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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