A router is a hardware- or software-based network security system that is able to detect and block sophisticated attacks by filtering network traffic dependent on the packet contents.

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A router primarily forwards data packets between computer networks, not specifically designed to detect and block sophisticated attacks based on packet contents. That function is more characteristic of a firewall or an intrusion detection/prevention system.

A Router Is a Hardware- or Software-Based Network Security System