What is a network router? How AI networking is driving its evolution [Video]

Network technology has evolved, especially since the arrival of artificial intelligence (AI), and the role and the value of the router has grown significantly,

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At its most basic level, the definition of a router is a device that connects networks to each other, forwarding data packets from one location to another until they reach their destination. However, network technology has evolved, especially since the arrival of artificial intelligence (AI), and the role and the value of the router has grown significantly, offering enterprises additional functions such as enhanced network security, improved network efficiency and automated network management.

How does a router work?

Digital content is delivered across the enterprise network and the global internet in the form of packets. These packets contain the destination address – for example, an IP address if the data is going across the internet.

The router determines the fastest path (or route) for the packet to deliver its payload. This is similar …