Router (CAT-MIP-000000341)
Accepted • 2025-09-19 • by roop
Definition
A Router is a network device that forwards data packets between computer networks, directing traffic based on destination IP addresses. Routers connect local networks (LANs) to external networks (such as the internet) and can also route traffic between VLANs or subnets. Routers are critical infrastructure components often managed remotely for monitoring, configuration, and policy enforcement.
Prompt Examples
- Add a static route to the guest VLAN on the main office router.
- Identify any routers that have not checked in during the last 24 hours.
- List all routers with SNMP polling enabled and CPU load over 80 percent.
- Restart the router at the Denver branch after applying the firmware update.
Agent Execution
When a prompt refers to a "Router," the AI agent will:
- Apply configuration changes, firmware updates, or routing rules as authorized
- Locate the router in the network inventory or topology map
- Monitor connectivity and generate alerts for failures or anomalies
- Record all actions and configuration changes in the audit log
- Retrieve configuration, performance, and health metrics
Synonyms
- Layer-3 Switch
- Access Point
- Edge Router
- Gateway
- Modem/Router
- Network Router
- Routing Device
- WAN Router
- Wireless Router
Relationships
- Router connects Network, Site, or Subnet
- Router isConfiguredBy Technician or Automation
- Router isMonitoredBy Probe, Agent, or SNMP
- Router isTrackedIn Inventory or Network Map
- Router mayGenerate Alert or LogEntry
History
| Date | Author | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-07 | roop | Draft – initial term proposal |
| 2025-09-19 | roop | Accepted – added to CAT-MIP registry |
| 2026-01-14 | mpurtell | |
| 2026-03-02 | jimmypuckett | Fix malformed YAML |