router
/ˈɹuːtə(ɹ)/noun
A device that directs data traffic between computer networks, deciding where each packet of information should go.
Example sentences
- “If the internet drops out, try unplugging the router for thirty seconds.”
- “Our new router gives us a much stronger Wi-Fi signal upstairs.”
The network device shares its spelling with a woodworking tool. The tool is always 'ROW-ter'; the device's pronunciation varies by country.