Answer:
The number of routers arrived in the path of a packet from sender to receiver are called hops. It is term used usually in computer networking.
Command Used to find Hops
In windows command prompt is used to find the number of hops.
1. In Command Prompt type "tracert" after host name and IP address of destination.
Hardware devices Represented by Hop
The main devices that is counted as hop in networking is Router. Nut Sometimes many devices such as switches, repeaters and access points are also count as hops. It depends on the configuration and role of the devices.
