Routing

Definition

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.

Related terms

Router:

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.