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The Technology Explained: What is a Router? On the Internet, a router is a device or, in some cases, software in
a computer, that determines the next network point to which a packet
should be forwarded toward its final destination. The router is
connected to at least two networks and decides which way to send
each information packet based on its current understanding of the
state of the networks it is connected to. A router is located at any
juncture of networks or gateway, including each Internet point of
presence. A router is often included as part of a network
switch.
A router creates or maintains a table of the available routes and
their conditions and uses this information along with distance and
cost algorithms to determine the best route for a given packet.
Typically, a packet may travel through a number of network points
with routers before arriving at its destination.
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