AEG-GW WIFI Gateway (Smart Door Lock Accessories) (Adapter)

💡 Meaning of a Wireless Gateway

A wireless gateway is a device that connects a local area network (LAN) — typically your home or office network — to another network, such as the Internet (WAN).

It acts as a “gateway” or entry point for data packets traveling between the internal (local) network and external networks.

⚙️ Main Functions of a Wireless Gateway

Wireless Access Point (AP)

➤ Provides WiFi connectivity to wireless devices like smartphones, laptops, or smart appliances.

➤ Allows wireless communication within the local network.

Router

➤ Directs (routes) data packets between the local network (LAN) and the external network (WAN/Internet).

➤ Determines the best path for data transmission.

Security Functions (Firewall / NAT)

➤ Protects the local network from unauthorized access from the Internet.

➤ Filters traffic and hides internal IP addresses from external networks.

🔧 Implementation Types

A wireless gateway can be implemented in several forms:

Software Gateway — runs on a computer or server.

Hardware Gateway — a physical device such as a WiFi router or modem-router combo.

Hybrid — most modern routers combine both hardware and embedded software.