That is a loaded question...it depends on what you mean by gateway. I proxy server can be a gateway so can a router. Typically, its gateway=router. check this chart out: http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Monitor/3131/ne/osimodel.html I consider it on the Network layer. Let me know if this helps! Thanks, Eric Elliston President of Elliston Consulting http://www.ellistonconsulting.com
Layer 4 : The Transport Layer
Layer 7: The Application Layer
physical layer Layer 1
Gateways work on all seven OSI layers . The main job of a gateway is to convert protocols among communications networks.
Data Link Layer
Gateway
hub work at physical layer of osi model
Gateway network device
Application layer.
PGP works at the Layer 6 - Presentation level.
Layer 4 : The Transport Layer
Layer 7: The Application Layer
physical layer Layer 1
It is sometimes recognized that a gateway may function across several or all layers of the OSI model.
Gateways work on all seven OSI layers . The main job of a gateway is to convert protocols among communications networks.
Data Link Layer
application