DATA FORWARDER

A device that (a) receives data from one data link and retransmits data representing the same information , using proper format and link protocols, to another data link and (b) may forward data between (a) links that are identical, i.e., TADIL B to TADIL B, (b) links that are similar, i.e., TADIL A to TADIL B, or (c) links that are dissimilar, i.e., TADIL A to TADIL J.