In the packet networks, this act of forwarding is referred to as packet forwarding and is performed by network switches or network routers.
For example, in the tactical communications a data forwarder may forward data between: More than one source notes that routers and bridges can function as data forwarding devices.
[1][2] Another source suggests, in fact, that gateways are a "special type of data-forwarding device".
[3] Most of the content arises from: This article incorporates public domain material from Federal Standard 1037C.
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