router

/ˈɹuːtə(ɹ)/noun

A device that directs data traffic between computer networks, deciding where each packet of information should go.

Example sentence

“If the internet drops out, try unplugging the router for thirty seconds.”

The network device shares its spelling with a woodworking tool. The tool is always 'ROW-ter'; the device's pronunciation varies by country.

Related words

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