network controller
nounUK /ˈnɛtwɜːk kənˈtrəʊlə/
US /ˈnɛtwɜːrk kənˈtroʊlər/
A network controller is a computer or program that helps all the computers in a network talk to each other and stay organized.
The network controller made sure every computer in the school got a fast internet connection.
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2. A hardware device that manages and directs data traffic between connected devices.
The technician replaced the broken network controller so the office computers could share files again.
3. Software that centralizes the setup and monitoring of a wireless network.
The app acts as a network controller, letting you manage all the Wi-Fi devices from one screen.
4. A person whose job is to keep a computer network running smoothly.
As the network controller, she checks the system every morning before work begins.