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RTR

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Router

Definition(s):

  A computer that is a gateway between two networks at OSI layer 3 and that relays and directs data packets through that inter-network. The most common form of router operates on IP packets.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2 under Router from RFC 4949
NISTIR 8183 under Router from NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2
NISTIR 8183 Rev. 1 under Router from NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2
NISTIR 8183A Vol. 1 under Router
NISTIR 8183A Vol. 2 under Router
NISTIR 8183A Vol. 3 under Router

  A computer that is a gateway between two networks at open system interconnection layer 3 and that relays and directs data packets through that internetwork. The most common form of router operates on IP packets.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-15B under Router from NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2

  A computer that is a gateway between two networks at open systems interconnection layer 3 and that relays and directs data packets through that internetwork. The most common form of router operates on IP packets.
Source(s):
NIST SP 1800-15C under Router from NIST SP 800-82 Rev. 2