The process of accepting an incoming packet, looking up a next hop in a routing table, and the sending the packet to the next hop. IP routers perform datagram forwarding.
For"ward*ing, n.
1.
The act of one who forwards; the act or occupation of transmitting merchandise or other property for others.
2. Bookbinding
The process of putting a book into its cover, and making it ready for the finisher.
© Webster 1913.
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