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Router

A router is a specialized network hardware device that interconnects different computer networks and selects the optimal path for forwarding data packets based on their destination IP addresses, such as bridging a local area network (LAN) to the Internet.

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Updated 2026-09-10

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Network Architecture and Data Flow: From Packets to Protocols @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ch.3 Routing and Transport Mechanisms - Network Architecture and Data Flow: From Packets to Protocols @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Internet Protocol and Packet Routing - Network Architecture and Data Flow: From Packets to Protocols @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor