8 Questions
Which two statements accurately describe an advantage or a disadvantage when deploying NAT for IPv4 in a network? (Choose two.)
NAT provides a solution to slow down the IPv4 address depletion.
What is the purpose of NAT for IPv4?
To translate private IP addresses to public IP addresses.
What is a disadvantage of deploying NAT for IPv4 in a network?
NAT introduces problems for some applications that require end-to-end connectivity.
What are the advantages of NAT?
Conserving public IP addresses and providing a level of security.
What is an advantage of deploying NAT for IPv4 in a network?
NAT provides a solution to slow down the IPv4 address depletion.
What are the disadvantages of NAT?
Potential performance issues and difficulties with peer-to-peer applications.
What is the difference between static NAT and dynamic NAT?
Static NAT requires mapping a specific private IP address to a specific public IP address, while dynamic NAT assigns public IP addresses from a pool as needed
What is the purpose of PAT?
To allow multiple devices to share a single public IP address.
Study Notes
- NAT for IPv4 is used to translate private IP addresses to public IP addresses.
- Advantages of NAT include conserving public IP addresses and providing a level of security.
- Disadvantages of NAT include potential performance issues and difficulties with peer-to-peer applications.
- Static NAT requires mapping a specific private IP address to a specific public IP address.
- Dynamic NAT assigns public IP addresses from a pool as needed.
- NAT64 allows communication between IPv6 and IPv4 networks.
- PAT allows multiple devices to share a single public IP address.
- NAT is not needed in IPv6 due to the abundance of available addresses.
- NAT can be performed by a router or firewall.
- NAT can be configured using various commands and configurations.
Test your knowledge on Network Address Translation (NAT) with this quiz! NAT is an important concept in computer networking, allowing private IP addresses to be translated to public IP addresses for communication over the internet. This quiz covers the basics of NAT, including its advantages and disadvantages, different types of NAT, and how it can be configured. Brush up on your NAT knowledge and impress your peers with your networking skills!
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