application-level gateway
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application-level gateway
A proxy server that inspects packets at the application layer. However, proxy servers must be manually configured, whereas application-level gateways (ALGs) typically perform their functions automatically. See SIP ALG and proxy server.Copyright © 1981-2019 by The Computer Language Company Inc. All Rights reserved. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.