Definition of router

A software component that provides an interface between the Microsoft CRM system and Exchange 2000 or Exchange 2003.

A device used to connect networks together, for example so that several PCs can share one internet connection. A relative of thehub, but more powerful.

A special-purpose computer that handles the connection between 2 or more Packet-Switchednetworks. Routers spend all their time looking at the source and destination addresses of thepackets- passing through them and deciding which route to send them on.