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gateway
gate·way G0059000 (gāt′wā′)n.1. An opening or a structure framing an opening, such as an arch, that may be closed by a gate.2. Something that serves as an entrance or a means of access: a gateway to success; the gateway to the West.3. Software or hardware that enables communication between computer networks that use different communications protocols. Also called router2.gateway (ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ) n1. an entrance that may be closed by or as by a gate2. a means of entry or access: Mumbai, gateway to India. 3. (modifier) allowing entry, access, or progress to a more extreme form: gateway drug; gateway drink. 4. (Computer Science) computing hardware and software that connect incompatible computer networks, allowing information to be passed from one to another5. (Computer Science) a software utility that enables text messages to be sent and received over digital cellular telephone networksgate•way (ˈgeɪtˌweɪ) n. 1. an entrance or passage that may be closed by a gate. 2. a structure for enclosing such an opening or entrance. 3. any passage by or point at which a region may be entered. 4. software or hardware that links two computer networks. [1700–10] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | gateway - an entrance that can be closed by a gateentrance, entranceway, entryway, entree, entry - something that provides access (to get in or get out); "they waited at the entrance to the garden"; "beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral" | Translationsgate (geit) noun (a metal, wooden etc doorlike object which closes) the opening in a wall, fence etc through which people etc pass. I'll meet you at the park gate(s). 大門 大门ˈgate-crash verb to enter or go to (a party, meeting etc) without being invited or without paying. 擅自進入 擅自进入ˈgate-crasher noun 擅自進入者 擅自进入者ˈgate-post noun a post to which a gate is fixed. 門柱 门柱ˈgateway noun an opening or entrance into a city etc, which contains a gate. 入口 入口IdiomsSeegateway druggateway
gateway1. Computing hardware and software that connect incompatible computer networks, allowing information to be passed from one to another 2. Telecom. a software utility that enables text messages to be sent and received over digital cellular telephone networks GatewayA passageway through a fence or wall; the structures at an entrance or gate designed for ornament or defense.gateway[′gāt‚wā] (communications) A point of entry and exit to another system, such as the connection point between a local-area network and an external-communications network. gateway1. A passage through a fence or wall. 2. A frame, arch, etc., in which a gate is hung. 3. A structure at an entrance or gate designed for ornament or defense.gateway (networking)A deprecated term for a device that enablesdata to flow between different networks (forming aninternet).
Preferred terms are "protocol converter" (connects networksthat use different protocols), "router" (connects twobroadcast networks at layer 3 (network layer). Anotherexample is a mail gateway, which is a layer 7 (application layer) gateway.gateway (hypertext)An interface between an information sourceand a World-Wide Web server. Common Gateway Interfaceis a standard for such interfaces. The information sourcecan be any system that can be accessed by a program running onthe web server. A typical example is a relational database.gateway(1) A network device that provides access to the Internet for the home or small office. See cable/DSL gateway.
(2) A device that converts one protocol or format to another. A network gateway converts packets from one protocol to another. An application gateway converts commands and/or data from one format to another. An email gateway converts messages from one mail format to another. See IP gateway, proxy server, default gateway, media gateway, NAS gateway, messaging gateway, signaling gateway, WAP gateway, softswitch, EGP, BGP and IGP.
(3) A device that acts as a go-between two or more networks that use the same protocols. In this case, the gateway functions as an entry/exit point to the network. Transport protocol conversion may not be required, but some form of processing is typically performed. See proxy server.
(4) An earth station and computer complex that switches data and voice signals between satellites and terrestrial networks. See earth station.
(5) An earlier name for router. See router and layer 3 switch.
(6) See Gateway Computer.
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Words related to gatewaynoun an entrance that can be closed by a gateRelated Words- entrance
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