dynamic routing

dynamic routing

(networking)

(Or "adaptive routing") Routing that adjusts automatically to network topology or traffic changes.

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dynamic routing

The ability for a router to forward data via a different route based on the current conditions of the communications circuits. For example, it can adjust for overloaded traffic or failing lines and is much more flexible than static routing, which uses a fixed forwarding path.

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