Gateway Glossary Definition

Gateways are network points that act as an entrance to another network. A node or stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host (end-point) node.

See also: Gateway.

Gateway is a Network device or intermediary function used to connect endpoints, forward traffic, enforce policy, or provide shared connectivity.

This term is used in software engineering, programming, scripting, testing, application architecture, and development lifecycle work. It helps teams describe how software is designed, implemented, integrated, and maintained. This entry also has related glossary assignments in Enterprise Applications, CRM, and Contact Center Systems, so it may appear in more than one professional context.

Infrastructure teams use this concept when selecting equipment, documenting traffic paths, and explaining how one part of a network forwards or filters data.

Additional Resource: IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Standard.