If youd like to set up a node API…
In short, you could use a 3rd party service, open-source project or create your own.
3rd party options:
Kong | Open Source API Gateway
Express Gateway
API Gateway | Akamai
Resources for creating your own:
Microservices Architectural Design Patterns Playbook
Creating a REST API in Amazon API Gateway
Microservices Pattern: API gateway pattern
I’m happy to build (and document) a rudimentary one using nodejs and upload to Github to give you an idea of what's involved 😀 leonlafa - Overview
Where do I start?
I’m a huge financial nerd, and have spent an embarrassing amount of time talking to people about their money habits.
Here are the biggest mistakes people are making and how to fix them:
Not having a separate high interest savings account
Having a separate account allows you to see the results of all your hard work and keep your money separate so you're less tempted to spend it.
Plus with rates above 5.00%, the interest you can earn compared to most banks really adds up.
Here is a list of the top savings accounts available today. Deposit $5 before moving on because this is one of th
Where do I start?
I’m a huge financial nerd, and have spent an embarrassing amount of time talking to people about their money habits.
Here are the biggest mistakes people are making and how to fix them:
Not having a separate high interest savings account
Having a separate account allows you to see the results of all your hard work and keep your money separate so you're less tempted to spend it.
Plus with rates above 5.00%, the interest you can earn compared to most banks really adds up.
Here is a list of the top savings accounts available today. Deposit $5 before moving on because this is one of the biggest mistakes and easiest ones to fix.
Overpaying on car insurance
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Finally get out of debt
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A GSM gateway and a VoIP gateway may sound similar, but they serve different purposes in communication.
A GSM gateway connects your phone system to mobile networks using SIM cards. It’s often used to cut costs on mobile calls and ensure connectivity in areas where landlines or strong internet connections aren’t available. Imagine a business wanting to route calls through mobile networks instead of traditional landlines—this is where a GSM gateway helps.
On the other hand, a VoIP gateway is all about bridging traditional phone systems (like landlines) with internet-based calling (VoIP). It conver
A GSM gateway and a VoIP gateway may sound similar, but they serve different purposes in communication.
A GSM gateway connects your phone system to mobile networks using SIM cards. It’s often used to cut costs on mobile calls and ensure connectivity in areas where landlines or strong internet connections aren’t available. Imagine a business wanting to route calls through mobile networks instead of traditional landlines—this is where a GSM gateway helps.
On the other hand, a VoIP gateway is all about bridging traditional phone systems (like landlines) with internet-based calling (VoIP). It converts voice signals so businesses can use VoIP without completely replacing their old phone infrastructure. Think of it as a translator that helps old and new phone systems work together seamlessly.
In short, if you want to connect to mobile networks, go with a GSM gateway. If you’re looking to switch to internet-based calling while keeping your existing setup, a VoIP gateway is the way to go!
It's like the age-old question about girlfriends; if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it.
Configuring BGP is as much an art as it is a science, and before you put one finger next to the other on the keyboard, you need to first understand your intent. BGP is the linga franca of network devices, and, as with any good conversation, you should have a good idea of what it is intend to say before you open your mouth and begin speaking. This is why I always start by training my engineers to first write out, in their native language, what it is they mean to say to the other party, and w
It's like the age-old question about girlfriends; if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it.
Configuring BGP is as much an art as it is a science, and before you put one finger next to the other on the keyboard, you need to first understand your intent. BGP is the linga franca of network devices, and, as with any good conversation, you should have a good idea of what it is intend to say before you open your mouth and begin speaking. This is why I always start by training my engineers to first write out, in their native language, what it is they mean to say to the other party, and what they expect to hear from the other party. Only after you have clearly expressed what you expect to say, and what you expect to hear in the conversation, should you begin attempting to establish a neighbor relationship and apply policies to it. If you can't express in your native language what will be shared in each direction across that conversation, you have no hope of expressing it adequately or accurately via your BGP policies.
Once you know what it is you wish to express, and what you expect to hear...then come back, and we can talk about how you could configure your router to carry on that conversation.
If you’re referring to manually configuring your IP settings, the gateway address is the device that connects the computer you are configuring to other networks other than the network your computer is on. It’s more fully called the default gateway, that is, the gateway to all other devices including the Internet. Thus to ‘set it up’ you have to identify the IP address of that gateway device. It will most likely be a router. Setup is merely typing in the IP address in the IP config of your computer.
To find the IP address of the gateway you can ask the network administrator for it, look in the I
If you’re referring to manually configuring your IP settings, the gateway address is the device that connects the computer you are configuring to other networks other than the network your computer is on. It’s more fully called the default gateway, that is, the gateway to all other devices including the Internet. Thus to ‘set it up’ you have to identify the IP address of that gateway device. It will most likely be a router. Setup is merely typing in the IP address in the IP config of your computer.
To find the IP address of the gateway you can ask the network administrator for it, look in the IP config of a computer that is on the same subnet as your computer and use the same address it has, or find it in documentation for your subnet.
I once met a man who drove a modest Toyota Corolla, wore beat-up sneakers, and looked like he’d lived the same way for decades. But what really caught my attention was when he casually mentioned he was retired at 45 with more money than he could ever spend. I couldn’t help but ask, “How did you do it?”
He smiled and said, “The secret to saving money is knowing where to look for the waste—and car insurance is one of the easiest places to start.”
He then walked me through a few strategies that I’d never thought of before. Here’s what I learned:
1. Make insurance companies fight for your business
Mos
I once met a man who drove a modest Toyota Corolla, wore beat-up sneakers, and looked like he’d lived the same way for decades. But what really caught my attention was when he casually mentioned he was retired at 45 with more money than he could ever spend. I couldn’t help but ask, “How did you do it?”
He smiled and said, “The secret to saving money is knowing where to look for the waste—and car insurance is one of the easiest places to start.”
He then walked me through a few strategies that I’d never thought of before. Here’s what I learned:
1. Make insurance companies fight for your business
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He mentioned that some companies reward good drivers with significant discounts. By signing up for a program that tracked his driving habits for just a month, he qualified for a lower rate. “It’s like a test where you already know the answers,” he joked.
You can find a list of insurance companies offering safe driver discounts here and start saving on your next policy.
3. Bundle your policies
He bundled his auto insurance with his home insurance and saved big. “Most companies will give you a discount if you combine your policies with them. It’s easy money,” he explained. If you haven’t bundled yet, ask your insurer what discounts they offer—or look for new ones that do.
4. Drop coverage you don’t need
He also emphasized reassessing coverage every year. If your car isn’t worth much anymore, it might be time to drop collision or comprehensive coverage. “You shouldn’t be paying more to insure the car than it’s worth,” he said.
5. Look for hidden fees or overpriced add-ons
One of his final tips was to avoid extras like roadside assistance, which can often be purchased elsewhere for less. “It’s those little fees you don’t think about that add up,” he warned.
The Secret? Stop Overpaying
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A device that connects to the internet through a router, will be assigned an IP address from the router when it is connected to the network. The IP address will be designated by a private IP address assigned by the router, or in the same sub-net that the router assigns. There are 3 components to a network connection. 1. the actual IP address. In most instances the private IP address will start with 192.168.xxx.xxx or 172.xxx.xxx.xxx or 10.xxx.xxx.xxx. 2. The subnet which tells the device how many other IP’s there are on the internal or local private network. Typically it is 255.255.255.0 which
A device that connects to the internet through a router, will be assigned an IP address from the router when it is connected to the network. The IP address will be designated by a private IP address assigned by the router, or in the same sub-net that the router assigns. There are 3 components to a network connection. 1. the actual IP address. In most instances the private IP address will start with 192.168.xxx.xxx or 172.xxx.xxx.xxx or 10.xxx.xxx.xxx. 2. The subnet which tells the device how many other IP’s there are on the internal or local private network. Typically it is 255.255.255.0 which means that the number of possible private addresses on the client side of the router is 254. 3. The gateway is the actual IP address of the Router itself on the client side.
If you let the router decide who gets which IP address then the Router will dynamically assign the IP address, the subnet and the gateway to the device that is connected to the network via a wired or wireless manner. If you are setting the device up manually, then it’s called a static IP and even if you turn off the device for a year, when it comes up again and connects to the router, it will have the same address. This is good for devices where it is important to maintain the same address over a long period of time. The static IP that you assign should be outside of the DHCP address range that you set up in the router. So if you set that range to 192.168.1.100–199 then all static IP should be less than 100 or over 200.
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The gateway IP address is the default IP address any web traffic will be sent to as the first step in it’s journey to the site you are visiting. In almost all cases for home internet, the router automatically gets its default IP address from the ISP (Internet Service Provider). The most common exception is if you have two routers, with the WAN port of the second router connected to any of the LAN ports on the first. In this case, the second router will usually get the default gateway from the first router. But if one of the routers is very old, you might have to set it manually in the configur
The gateway IP address is the default IP address any web traffic will be sent to as the first step in it’s journey to the site you are visiting. In almost all cases for home internet, the router automatically gets its default IP address from the ISP (Internet Service Provider). The most common exception is if you have two routers, with the WAN port of the second router connected to any of the LAN ports on the first. In this case, the second router will usually get the default gateway from the first router. But if one of the routers is very old, you might have to set it manually in the configuration screens. The second router’s gateway is the first router’s IP address.
Example: First router’s IP address is 192.168.1.1. Second router’s IP address is 10.0.0.1. Second router’s default gateway is 192.168.1.1.
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If you only remember one thing, remember this one: Configure it to drop all routes before you connect it. Well, you could pass the routes you know that you want, but now it gets complicated.
Almost every API gateway is a reverse proxy. I said almost I am not certain if there is any gateway with out reverse proxy. couple of opensource Examples of reverse proxy: nginix, haproxy.
then there are policies that you apply the micro services that you want to frontend with api gateway.
Few examples of policies are: authentication, apikey, ratelimiting, accesscontrol.
every api gateway will have its documentation on how to configure it.
In high level, the endpoint where your micro service hosted becomes target host in api gateway. api gateway provides you an another endpoint which you will shar
Almost every API gateway is a reverse proxy. I said almost I am not certain if there is any gateway with out reverse proxy. couple of opensource Examples of reverse proxy: nginix, haproxy.
then there are policies that you apply the micro services that you want to frontend with api gateway.
Few examples of policies are: authentication, apikey, ratelimiting, accesscontrol.
every api gateway will have its documentation on how to configure it.
In high level, the endpoint where your micro service hosted becomes target host in api gateway. api gateway provides you an another endpoint which you will share with your micro services consumers.
- Third party ( as the person before me said mulesoft; but there are others; the cloud providers offer some, there is Mashape Kong and a bunch more on github )
- Roll your own
I tend to roll my own as it’s own service; but I like control and flexibility.
GSM Global system for Mobile Communications where as VoIP is Voice over Internet protocol. GSM uses radio waves to communicate both voice and DATA whereas VoIP uses internet connection for both speech and DATA.
- Step 1: Identify the DHCP Range of ISP (main) router. ...
- Step 2: Configure a Static IP to the routerboard for internet access. ...
- Step 3: Configure the Internet Gateway & DNS Settings.
There are 3 main types of API gateways:
- Custom: A custom gateway is implemented by the organization itself and is tailored specifically to its needs. This can be a more expensive option, but it offers more control and flexibility.
- Commercial: Commercial gateways are offered by third-party providers and are often pre-packaged with a variety of features. This is often a more affordable option, but may not be as customizable.
- Open Source: Open source gateways are offered for free and can be customized by the organization. This is the most affordable option, but may require more development time and
There are 3 main types of API gateways:
- Custom: A custom gateway is implemented by the organization itself and is tailored specifically to its needs. This can be a more expensive option, but it offers more control and flexibility.
- Commercial: Commercial gateways are offered by third-party providers and are often pre-packaged with a variety of features. This is often a more affordable option, but may not be as customizable.
- Open Source: Open source gateways are offered for free and can be customized by the organization. This is the most affordable option, but may require more development time and effort.
Beyond these 3, never forget to think about API security. I’d be happy to recommend BLST security, but that would be biased :)
Hope I helped.
Literally you just issue tokens on the xrp ledger with a few clicks. Although doing so doesn’t mean people will trust those tokens, so legally becoming a gateway/exchange means becoming a money services business so people know you are legally obligated and will actually want to use the services you facilitate.
This would depend on your access point type and network setup. But for basic guidelines you can refer this article -
I had to tell Xfinity how to do it once.
Typically, you do it in your router, and the DNS is sent down to all your devices the next time you reboot them, and they acquire a new DHCP lease.
Otherwise, it’s in your network settings on your device.
Note that how you do it on a router, will depend on the router, and how you do it on a device, will depend on both the device, and the specific version of the OS the device happens to be running.
API (Application Programming Interface) is the coding language needed to create an API. In order to set one up, a developer needs to reach out to a payment processor or gateway provider who can supply them with the necessary API to integrate their gateway within the platform you are looking to connect to. These APIs are protocols and orders that allow a transaction to process by collecting the card info and passing it through the card networks. But unless you create your own, this API is only available through a payment or gateway provider.
First you’ll need the IP of your router. Look up “default IP address for [your ISP here] routers”. Then, type the IP in your browser. The username and password should be admin and password, if it’s not, look up the default usernames and passwords for your ISP’s routers. Once in, you can change the settings, including password to login to the router. I highly recommend changing that. Hope this helps :)
Usually? Requirements that have nothing to do with the internet or gateway options. Clients who actually know how it works usually do it themselves, or hire a few people if it’s more than the people working for them can handle.
(Just check some of the questions here. “How can I get internet by using a VPN in another country? I don’t like the way internet is sold here.” Really? Absolutely no idea how the internet works - or even what it is.)
Default Gateway is the IP Address that all traffic is sent to if there is not a specified route for that destination in that devices routing table.
Think of the Default Gateway as the door to go outside. You have a door in your house that you always use to go in and out, that is the default gateway. Usually it is your router IP like: 192.168.1.1
The default gateway often connects the local network to the internet.
There is zero chance you would be able to do it without an EU Payment Institution license, as under Payment Services Directive legislation. No bank in EU would open account for you from which you could operate, without first getting this license.
There is a way though, you can partner with someone who already has a license.
You can integrate multiple payment methods to your WordPress site with the help of a shopping cart solution like PayKickstart.
PayKickstart allows you to integrate some of the most popular payment methods such as:
- PayPal
- Stripe
- Authorize(.)net
- Braintree
- Easy Pay Direct Integration
With Stripe, you are also able to process ACH and SEPA payments.
But there’s so much more that PayKickstart can offer your business than just adding payment methods. Here are some cool features that can add value to your WordPress site.
Order bumps - encourage visitors to add more products to their cart at the initial checkou
You can integrate multiple payment methods to your WordPress site with the help of a shopping cart solution like PayKickstart.
PayKickstart allows you to integrate some of the most popular payment methods such as:
- PayPal
- Stripe
- Authorize(.)net
- Braintree
- Easy Pay Direct Integration
With Stripe, you are also able to process ACH and SEPA payments.
But there’s so much more that PayKickstart can offer your business than just adding payment methods. Here are some cool features that can add value to your WordPress site.
Order bumps - encourage visitors to add more products to their cart at the initial checkout page
1-click upsells - save your visitor’s payment information and make it easier for them to buy repeatedly from your store
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There are way too many features to be listed down but these in particular might be of more value to your business.
Hope this was helpful. All the best!
Well were going to need more information such as
Router:
Model number
Internet provider (ISP)
And what you're using to set it all up such as a laptop
In this context, “gateway” means “router”. The default gateway is the router to which the system will send any packets that don’t explicitly match some other route.
- A PRI circuit consists of two pairs of copper lines terminating on a modem from a service provider premises to the customer premises. It uses multiplexing/de-multiplexing techniques to carry more than one channel in a single circuit
An analogy I can think of right now is the border customs. The gateway is the booth, and the protocol is the rule of what identification documents to present to the officer. If we are talking about network protocols, the officer in this case would be various nodes on the Internet, be it a server or your router. In order to pass the booth (gateway), you need to follow the rules (protocol) and present the required documents. The officer (nodes) determines whether you have presented the right documents and lets you pass accordingly.