Gateway vs. Server — What's the Difference?

An opening or a structure framing an opening, such as an arch, that may be closed by a gate.

One who serves food and drink. See Usage Note at waiter.

Something that serves as an entrance or a means of access

Something, such as a tray, that is used in serving food and drink.

Software or hardware that enables communication between computer networks that use different communications protocols. Also called router2.

An altar server.

An entrance capable of being blocked by use of a gate.

(Law) One who serves a legal process, such as a summons or court order.

A place regarded as giving access to somewhere.

(Sports) The player who serves, as in court games.

Any point that represents the beginning of a transition from one place or phase to another.

A file server.

(attributive) Any thing or area of interest that tends to lead to deeper involvement.

A computer that processes requests for HTML and other documents that are components of webpages.

A point at which freight moving from one territory to another is interchanged between transportation lines.

(computing) A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.

(digital communications) In wireless internet, an access point with additional software capabilities such as providing NAT and DHCP, which may also provide VPN support, roaming, firewalls, various levels of security, etc.

(computing) A computer dedicated to running such programs.

To make available via a gateway, or access point.

One who serves.

A passage through a fence or wall; a gate; also, a frame, arch, etc., in which a gate in hung, or a structure at an entrance or gate designed for ornament or defense.

A waitress or waiter.

An entrance that can be closed by a gate

The player who serves the ball.

(Christianity) A priest's attendant at the celebration of the Eucharist.

A tray for dishes.

A spoon for serving food.

One who serves.

A tray for dishes; a salver.

A person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

(court games) the player who serves to start a point

(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network

Utensil used in serving food or drink