Device that performs the functions of both a bridge and a router. Scope Notes: A brouter operates at both the data link and the network layers. It connects same data link type LAN segments as well as [..]

A device that incorporates the functionality of a bridge and a router in a single unit.

A combined bridge and router that operates without protocol restrictions, routes data using a protocol it supports, and bridges data it cannot route.

Internet Glossary Short for bridge router, and pronounced brau-ter, a device that functions as both a router and a bridge. A brouter understands how to route specific types of packets, such as TCP/IP packets. Any other packets it receives are simply forwarded to other network(s) connected to the device (this is the bridge function).

(n.) Short for bridge router and pronounced BROW-ter, a device that functions as both a router and a bridge. A brouter understands how to route specific types of packets, such as TCP/IP packets. Any o [..]

A device that can provide the functions of a bridge, router or both concurrently; a brouter can route one or more protocols, such as TCP/IP and/or INS, and bridge all other traffic. Brouters have intelligent filtering in contrast to bridges or routers alone.

A Brouter is an internetworking device that combines the functions of both a bridge and a router. See router.