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Gateway A gateway is a node that servers as an entrance to another network. A node or a stopping point can be a gateway node or a host node. Both client and server computers are host nodes. The computers that control traffic for the network are gateway nodes. The computer server acting as a gateway node is often also acting as a proxy server or a firewall server.