Forwarding Information Base (FIB) - Definition or Meaning

Forwarding Information Base (FIB)

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Definition of “Forwarding Information Base (FIB)” :

The Forwarding Information Base (FIB) is a critical component of a router, containing a lookup table that guides how data packets are forwarded to their destination. It is created from the router’s routing table and is optimized for quick data forwarding decisions.

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