Lesson 5 - Gateways

   Gateways and Remote Access

The term "gateway" is also used to describe a router, typically an Internet router that serves as a "remote gateway" between a private network and the public Internet. These router gateways provide access to remote networks; however, they do not convert stacks of protocols.

   Activities

See the Activities and Extended Activities section in Unit 6 Lesson 5 in your textbook Introduction to Networking to test what you have learned so far.

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