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Computer Networks - II — Question 12

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What is the purpose of using a gateway in context of networking ?

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Gateways relay packets among networks that have different protocols (e.g., between a LAN and a WAN). They accept a packet formatted for one protocol and convert it to a packet formatted for another protocol before forwarding it.