: one that routes
especially
: a device that mediates the transmission routes of data packets over an electronic communications network (such as the Internet)
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Davey Winder, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the legislation calls for a government study of vulnerabilities in U.S.-based modems and routers, after a wave of cyberattacks against networking devices carried out by hackers believed to have Chinese state ties.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
In addition to a safe, private online experience, this VPN travel router blocks those intrusive ads (even the YouTube ones) that slow down your browser.
—New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
This is our top mesh Wi-Fi router system recommendation because of its speedy performance, great range, and extra features that don't require a subscription.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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All of which explains why IBM’s X-Force threat intelligence analysts have issued the router reality check warning.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the legislation calls for a government study of vulnerabilities in U.S.-based modems and routers, after a wave of cyberattacks against networking devices carried out by hackers believed to have Chinese state ties.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
In addition to a safe, private online experience, this VPN travel router blocks those intrusive ads (even the YouTube ones) that slow down your browser.
—New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
This is our top mesh Wi-Fi router system recommendation because of its speedy performance, great range, and extra features that don't require a subscription.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Router.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/router. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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