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Everything about Router (computing)

Device that forwards data packets between computer networks

A router is a computer and networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks, including internetworks such as the global Internet. Wikipedia →

đź§­ Start here: a 6-step reading path

  1. Read the overview: Router (computing)A 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Quantum router might speed up quantum computersInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Cisco express forwardingThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Direct Optical Convolution Computing Based on Arrayed Waveguide Grating RouterCited 17 times
  5. Go sideways: Virtual routing and forwardingA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: InternetworkingA closely related topic

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  1. History
  2. Operation
  3. Applications
  4. Forwarding

🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)

🆕 Influential since 2022

📚 Books worth reading

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