Routing is the process of selecting paths in a network along which data packets will travel from their source to their destination. It involves determining optimal routes based on factors such as speed, reliability, and congestion levels.
A networking device that forwards data packets between different networks based on routing tables.
Routing Table: A database stored in a router that contains information about available routes and their associated metrics.
Routing Protocol: A set of rules used by routers to exchange information and make decisions about the best routes for packet forwarding.