routable protocol

routable protocol definition - computer

A communications protocol that contains a network address as well as a device address. It allows packets to be forwarded from one network to another. Examples of routable protocols are TCP/IP, IPX, AppleTalk, SNA, XNS and DECnet. Contrast with non-routable protocol. See routing protocol.



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