Gateway can serve as both a Reverse Proxy and a Forward Proxy. Typically
Managed File Transfer
Gateway is installed in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) and is installed in the private/internal network.
At startup, creates an outbound connection to
Managed File Transfer
Gateway, which is used as a "control channel" for passing commands and messages between the products. This control channel will initially provide the proxy details (IP and port mappings) to
Managed File Transfer
Gateway, at which point it will start up "listeners" on the designated IPs and ports for incoming traffic.