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Enter a keyword...   ...or choose a category. choose one... Communications Computer Industry Companies Computer Science Data Graphics Hardware Internet and Online Services Mobile Computing Multimedia Networks Operating Systems Programming Software Standards Types of Computers World Wide Web   gateway Last modified: Friday, February 13, 2004  (n.) (1) A node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network. In enterprises, the gateway is the computer that routes the traffic from a workstation to the outside network that is serving the Web pages. In homes, the gateway is the ISP that connects the user to the internet. In enterprises, the gateway node often acts as a proxy server and a firewall. The gateway is also associated with both a router, which use headers and forwarding tables to determine where packets are sent, and a switch, which provides the actual path for the packet in and out of the gateway. (2) A computer system located on earth that switches data signals and voice signals between satellites and terrestrial networks. (3) An earlier term for router, though now obsolete in this sense as router is commonly used.   Yahoo!'s World Wide Web gateways page Yahoo!'s directory of World Wide Web gateway information. Stopping Spam at the Gateway Bandwidth-sapping spam is more than an annoyance; it's increasingly becoming a drain on the bottom line. Fortunately, administrators can fight back with technology that yields cleaner inboxes and fewer mail server meltdowns. Related Categories Networks Routing Satellite Communications Related Terms default gateway network proxy server virtual router VRRP Laptops gateway Products Find best prices on Laptop Accessories at DealTime and save money! Shop here to compare prices from 100s of merchants! Shop by Top Models: Gateway NV5468u (LX.WDG02.030) PC Notebook 4 store offers from $539 - $630 Gateway LT2030u 10.1" Netbook - Cherry Red (LU.WDR0D.004) 10 store offers from $271 - $583 Gateway EC5801u (LX.WFC02.001) PC Notebook 5 store offers from $609 - $1332 Gateway NV5378u PC Notebook 2 store offers from $530 - $549 Gateway NV7915u Notebook PC (Black) - Intel Core i3-330M 2.13GHz / 17.3" LCD / 4GB DDR3 / 500GB HD /... 2 store offers from $600 - $659