Re: Terminology: Router, gateway?

On May 5, 2004, at 14:18, DaveC wrote:

>
> Any agreements or disagreements welcome.

In a technical context, I'd use them like:

	A router is a device with one or more ports (don't have to be
	ethernet!) that receives packets and uses layer 3 information
	to determine where to forward the packets.

	A gateway is a service provided by one or more routers typically
	on an ethernet. (e.g., default gateway)

So, even if 172.16.0.1 happens to be provided by two routers via VRRP, 
it's still a gateway. 172.16.0.1 isn't a router though; it's an IP 
address on two routers.

Now, on product packaging --- especially home/small office products --- 
I'd guess that the terms are synonyms.

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