multihop

mʌltiˈhɒp

Definitions

1. noun

A network routing method in which data packets are forwarded from one node to another, often used in wireless networks or the internet, allowing data to reach its destination via multiple hops.

“The router was set to use multihop mode to ensure that the data packets reached the destination server.”

Synonyms

  • gateway
  • hop
  • relay

Antonyms

  • direct
  • single-hop