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In a Thread network, nodes are split into two forwarding roles:

### Router
### Router or Thread Mesh Extender

A Router is a node that:

* forwards packets for network devices
* provides secure commissioning services for devices trying to join the network
* keeps its transceiver enabled at all times

Routers must be denominated "Thread Mesh Extenders" for all consumer-facing communications,
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The word 'denominated' is incorrect in this context. Consider using 'called', 'named', or 'referred to as' instead.

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Routers must be denominated "Thread Mesh Extenders" for all consumer-facing communications,
Routers must be called "Thread Mesh Extenders" for all consumer-facing communications,

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but documentation and technical publications might also use the legacy "Router" terminology.
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For improved readability, you could rephrase this note. The word 'denominated' is quite formal, and the sentence can be made more direct and clear.

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Routers must be denominated "Thread Mesh Extenders" for all consumer-facing communications,
but documentation and technical publications might also use the legacy "Router" terminology.
For consumer-facing communications, Routers are officially called "Thread Mesh Extenders". However, technical documentation like this guide may continue to use the legacy term "Router".


### End Device

An End Device (ED) is a node that:
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