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core router

A router that resides within the middle of the network rather than at its periphery. The routers that make up the backbone of the Internet are core routers. See edge router and WAN router.

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a market leader in emerging IP infrastructure solutions, today announced that UUNET, a division of MCI WorldCom (Nasdaq: WCOM) and a global leader in Internet communications solutions, will deploy Juniper M40 Internet backbone routers in its U.

UUNET Selects Juniper Networks' M40 Internet Backbone Routers for Deployment in its U.S. Network

The solutions feature highly scalable IP platforms enabling rapid delivery of new value-added services in an interoperable, multiservice network environment: the AXI 540 series Edge Aggregation Routers, AXD Multiservice Switches, and AXI 590, AXI 580 and AXI 520 series IP Backbone Routers (based on Juniper Networks' T- and M-series routers).

Ericsson selected by Telia International Carrier for IP Backbone expansion in Europe

Logically deployed behind the access devices and in front of the backbone routers, this highly manageable solution distinctly identifies subscriber traffic and classifies application flows at the network boundary.

Quarry Technologies Brings a New Level of Security to VoIP and Videoconferencing; Solves Issues of Interoperability With Firewalls and Network Address Translation

Under the new contract, the second IP backbone contract for Ericsson with FuJian CT, Ericsson will provide its Packet Backbone Network solution, including its AXI 580 IP Backbone Routers (based on Juniper Networks M160 Internet routers) and switches from Extreme Networks.

The Ericsson AXI 520 and 580 IP backbone routers are built to deliver highly reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient IP services across high-speed networks.

Ericsson Wins IP Backbone Deal in China

showing only backbone routers while hiding edge routers and links.

Packet Design's Route Explorer Looks Into IP Network 'Clouds' to Reveal Hidden Routing-Path Dynamics

Under the contract, Ericsson will deploy its industry leading AXI 580 and AXI 520 Internet Protocol (IP) Backbone routers (based on the Juniper Networks M-Series IP routers).

The solutions feature highly scalable IP and ATM platforms enabling rapid delivery of new value-added services in an interoperable, multiservice network environment: the AXD Multiservice Switches, AXI 540 series Edge Aggregation Routers, and AXI 580 and AXI 520 series IP Backbone Routers (based on Juniper Networks M160, M40(TM), M20(TM), M10(TM) and M5(TM) routers).

Deutsche Telekom Selects Ericsson to Provide Components for Its IP Backbone

Under the contract, Ericsson will deploy its industry leading AXI 580 and AXI 520 series IP Backbone Routers (based on Juniper Networks M160(TM) and M20(TM) routers).

Ericsson to Supply Equipment for the Provincial IP Network in Guangxi

The solutions feature highly scalable IP and ATM platforms enabling rapid delivery of new value-added services in an interoperable, multiservice network environment: the AXD Multiservice Switches, AXI 540 Edge Routers and AXI 580 and AXI 520 series IP Backbone Routers (based on Juniper Networks M160(TM) and M40(TM) routers).