: 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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Emma Roth, The Verge, 18 May 2026
From dot-com darling to infrastructure workhorse Founded in 1984, Cisco is traditionally known as the backbone of the internet—its routers, switches, and networking hardware have powered enterprise and carrier networks for decades.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Most complex and costly service issues are physical in nature: a router placed in the wrong spot, a device that was never properly configured, a water leak forming behind a wall that a homeowner cannot locate and interference disrupting connectivity in one specific corner of the home.
—Eitan Cohen, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
During the third quarter, Cisco announced switches and routers that use its next-generation processor.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 May 2026
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Last year, Starlink began offering a 12-month residential plan that drops the price of its dish and router to $0 in select markets.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 18 May 2026
From dot-com darling to infrastructure workhorse Founded in 1984, Cisco is traditionally known as the backbone of the internet—its routers, switches, and networking hardware have powered enterprise and carrier networks for decades.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Most complex and costly service issues are physical in nature: a router placed in the wrong spot, a device that was never properly configured, a water leak forming behind a wall that a homeowner cannot locate and interference disrupting connectivity in one specific corner of the home.
—Eitan Cohen, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
During the third quarter, Cisco announced switches and routers that use its next-generation processor.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 May 2026
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“Router.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/router. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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