Gateway vs. Router
Gatewaynoun
An entrance capable of being blocked by use of a gate.
Gatewaynoun
A place regarded as giving access to somewhere.
Gatewaynoun
Any point that represents the beginning of a transition from one place or phase to another.
Gatewaynoun
A point at which freight moving from one territory to another is interchanged between transportation lines.
Gatewaynoun
(digital communications) In wireless internet, an access point with additional software capabilities such as providing NAT and DHCP, which may also provide VPN support, roaming, firewalls, various levels of security, etc.
Gatewayverb
To make available via a gateway, or access point.
Gatewaynoun
A passage through a fence or wall; a gate; also, a frame, arch, etc., in which a gate in hung, or a structure at an entrance or gate designed for ornament or defense.
Gatewaynoun
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
Routernoun
Someone who routes or directs items from one location to another.
Routernoun
(telecommunications) Any device that directs packets of information using the equivalent of Open Systems Interconnection layer 3 (network layer) information. Most commonly used in reference to Internet Protocol routers.
Routernoun
(Internet) A device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet by, at minimum, selectively passing those datagrams having a destination IP address to the network which is able to deliver them to their destination; a network gateway.
Routernoun
In integrated circuit or printed circuit board design, an algorithm for adding all wires needed to properly connect all of the placed components while obeying all design rules.
Routernoun
A power tool used in carpentry for cutting grooves.
Routernoun
A plane made like a spokeshave, for working the inside edges of circular sashes.
Routernoun
A plane with a hooked tool protruding far below the sole, for smoothing the bottom of a cavity.
Routerverb
to hollow out or cut using a router power tool.
Routernoun
A plane made like a spokeshave, for working the inside edges of circular sashes.
Routernoun
A machine with a rapidly revolving vertical spindle and cutter for scooping out the surface of wood or metal, as between and around the engraved parts of an electrotype.
Routernoun
a worker who routes shipments for distribution and delivery
Routernoun
(computer science) a device that forwards data packets between computer networks
Routernoun
a power tool with a shaped cutter; used in carpentry for cutting grooves
Routernoun
a power tool with a shaped cutter, used in carpentry for making grooves for joints, decorative mouldings, etc.
Routernoun
a device which forwards data packets to the appropriate parts of a computer network.
