An internet is a combination of networks connected by (1). When a datagram goes from a source to a  (2), it will probably pass many (3) until it reaches the router attached to the destination network. A router receives a  (4) from a network and passes it to another network. A router is usually attached to several networks. When it receives a packet, to which network should it pass the packet? The decision is based on optimization: Which of the available (5) is the optimum pathway?