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gateway
A device or software in a computer network that functions as an interface between two different networks and enables data transfer between them. It translates the protocols of the different networks.
Um eine Verbindung zum Internet herzustellen, müssen die Daten in unserem lokalen Netzwerk erst das Gateway passieren.
To establish a connection to the internet, the data in our local network first has to pass through the gateway.
This word is an Anglicism and comes directly from English. It is made up of 'gate' and 'way' and literally means a passage point, which describes its technical function well.
Der Techniker muss das Gateway neu konfigurieren.
The technician has to reconfigure the gateway.
'Gateway' is a technical term from IT and network technology. In everyday life outside this context, you will rarely hear the word.
In der Anleitung steht, wie man die IP-Adresse des Gateways findet.
The manual explains how to find the IP address of the gateway.
Common verbs used with 'Gateway' (gateway) describe its function or configuration. Typical phrases are: 'als Gateway fungieren' (to function as a gateway), 'ein Gateway einrichten' (to set up a gateway), or 'Daten passieren ein Gateway' (data passes through a gateway).
Dieser Server fungiert als Gateway für das gesamte Firmennetzwerk.
This server functions as the gateway for the entire company network.
router
'der Router' and 'das Gateway' can both establish a connection between networks. A router forwards data between networks; in a household, it is usually the device for internet and Wi-Fi. A gateway is more general: it is an interface between different networks and can also translate protocols. A gateway can be a device or software. The words can be confused because, in many home networks, a router is also the default gateway. In simple everyday situations, people usually say 'Router'; in technical descriptions, 'Gateway' can be more precise.
Der Administrator prüft das Gateway, weil zwei Netzwerke keine Daten austauschen können.
The administrator is checking the gateway because two networks cannot exchange data.
Der Router startet neu, weil das Internet seit einer Stunde nicht funktioniert.
The router is restarting because the internet has not been working for an hour.