Re: Terminology: Router, gateway?
John D. Blair <[email protected]>
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A router is a machine that "routes" packets from one interface to one or more other interfaces. A gateway is a router that connects a subnet (like your home LAN) to an external network (like the Internet). -john. On May 5, 2004, at 11:18 AM, DaveC wrote: > I'm trying to understand the difference between these two. An > off-the-cuff poll seems to result in this semi-consensus: > > A hardware box called a router is a one Ethernet-in port, and one (or > more) Ethernet-out port(s) product. Firewall, DHCP, and NAT are > typical features. > > A box called a gateway is all the above plus an integrated cable or > DSL modem. > > Any agreements or disagreements welcome. > > Thanks, > Dave > _______________________________________________ > BAWUG's general wireless chat mailing list > [unsubscribe] http://lists.bawug.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless _______________________________________________ BAWUG's general wireless chat mailing list [unsubscribe] http://lists.bawug.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless