Gateways

A system that bridges two systems.


A computer connected with various computer, wants to transfer a packet, can transfer dirctly to the router by giving router address as gateway address at ip address portion.


Gateways are used to connect two dissimilar lan’s .


Gateways work in application layer of osi model.


A gateway is required to convert data packets from one protocol formate to another before forwarding it, as it connects two dissimilar networks.