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What does the command 'show ip nat translations' display?
What does the command 'show ip nat translations' display?
- All static and any dynamic translations created by traffic (correct)
- Only static translations configured
- Static translations and their corresponding timeout values
- Only dynamic translations created by the NAT process
Which additional information is displayed when using the verbose keyword with 'show ip nat translations'?
Which additional information is displayed when using the verbose keyword with 'show ip nat translations'?
- The timeout and usage statistics of each translation (correct)
- The mappings of all NAT interfaces
- The routing tables of the NAT device
- Only the inside local addresses
What is the primary difference between static NAT and dynamic NAT?
What is the primary difference between static NAT and dynamic NAT?
- Dynamic NAT is always more secure than static NAT
- Static NAT is used for outside local addresses only, dynamic for inside local addresses
- Static NAT translates a single IP address while dynamic NAT can translate multiple
- Dynamic NAT requires a pool of addresses, whereas static NAT does not (correct)
In what scenario would you likely check for NAT troubleshooting?
In what scenario would you likely check for NAT troubleshooting?
What information is NOT displayed when using 'show ip nat translation verbose'?
What information is NOT displayed when using 'show ip nat translation verbose'?
What type of NAT is indicated by the presence of dynamic mappings in the NAT statistics?
What type of NAT is indicated by the presence of dynamic mappings in the NAT statistics?
How many total addresses are available in the NAT pool defined by the netmask 255.255.255.224?
How many total addresses are available in the NAT pool defined by the netmask 255.255.255.224?
Which command would you use to verify the dynamic NAT configuration on a router?
Which command would you use to verify the dynamic NAT configuration on a router?
What does the 'Hits' number indicate in the NAT statistics?
What does the 'Hits' number indicate in the NAT statistics?
If a dynamic NAT configuration has 2 allocated addresses from a pool of 15, what percentage of the pool is in use?
If a dynamic NAT configuration has 2 allocated addresses from a pool of 15, what percentage of the pool is in use?
Which of the following statements about static NAT is true?
Which of the following statements about static NAT is true?
What is the purpose of the access-list command in NAT configuration?
What is the purpose of the access-list command in NAT configuration?
In the given NAT information, what does 'Expired translations: 5' signify?
In the given NAT information, what does 'Expired translations: 5' signify?
What does PAT stand for in the context of NAT?
What does PAT stand for in the context of NAT?
Which command is used to verify NAT statistics on a router?
Which command is used to verify NAT statistics on a router?
In the shown NAT statistics, what is indicated by 'Total active translations: 4'?
In the shown NAT statistics, what is indicated by 'Total active translations: 4'?
How many addresses are allocated in NAT-POOL2 based on the information provided?
How many addresses are allocated in NAT-POOL2 based on the information provided?
What type of NAT allows for multiple internal IP addresses to be mapped to a single external IP address?
What type of NAT allows for multiple internal IP addresses to be mapped to a single external IP address?
What proportion of total addresses in NAT-POOL2 has been allocated?
What proportion of total addresses in NAT-POOL2 has been allocated?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the output shown from 'show ip nat statistics'?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the output shown from 'show ip nat statistics'?
During the verification of a NAT configuration, which parameter indicates how many addresses are in the pool?
During the verification of a NAT configuration, which parameter indicates how many addresses are in the pool?
In a NAT setup, what does it mean when the 'Hits' value is higher than the 'Misses' value?
In a NAT setup, what does it mean when the 'Hits' value is higher than the 'Misses' value?
Which type of NAT configuration allows specific internal IP addresses to be mapped to specific external IP addresses?
Which type of NAT configuration allows specific internal IP addresses to be mapped to specific external IP addresses?
What distinguishes dynamic NAT from static NAT?
What distinguishes dynamic NAT from static NAT?
Which command is used to define a pool of addresses for dynamic NAT?
Which command is used to define a pool of addresses for dynamic NAT?
What happens if all addresses in a dynamic NAT pool are in use?
What happens if all addresses in a dynamic NAT pool are in use?
In the context of NAT, what is the purpose of an 'inside global address'?
In the context of NAT, what is the purpose of an 'inside global address'?
Which aspect does NOT pertain to static NAT configuration?
Which aspect does NOT pertain to static NAT configuration?
What is a key benefit of using dynamic NAT?
What is a key benefit of using dynamic NAT?
Which statement about NAT configuration is true?
Which statement about NAT configuration is true?
How does NAT help with IP addressing for private networks?
How does NAT help with IP addressing for private networks?
What is the main scenario in which static NAT is preferred over dynamic NAT?
What is the main scenario in which static NAT is preferred over dynamic NAT?
Which of the following describes a limitation often encountered with dynamic NAT?
Which of the following describes a limitation often encountered with dynamic NAT?
What is the primary purpose of Static NAT?
What is the primary purpose of Static NAT?
During the Static NAT translation process, what does R2 do when it receives a packet from the web server?
During the Static NAT translation process, what does R2 do when it receives a packet from the web server?
How can you verify the NAT translations in a Static NAT configuration?
How can you verify the NAT translations in a Static NAT configuration?
If a client sends a packet to a web server, what action does R2 take first?
If a client sends a packet to a web server, what action does R2 take first?
What characteristic distinguishes static NAT from dynamic NAT?
What characteristic distinguishes static NAT from dynamic NAT?
What type of address does the web server use to respond to a client in a Static NAT scenario?
What type of address does the web server use to respond to a client in a Static NAT scenario?
Which command will NOT provide information about active NAT translations?
Which command will NOT provide information about active NAT translations?
In a NAT configuration, what is the term for the address that a client sees when accessing the web server?
In a NAT configuration, what is the term for the address that a client sees when accessing the web server?
What happens to the NAT translation once a static NAT configuration is set up?
What happens to the NAT translation once a static NAT configuration is set up?
In the context of troubleshooting NAT, what indicates a successful Static NAT operation?
In the context of troubleshooting NAT, what indicates a successful Static NAT operation?
Study Notes
NAT Overview
- Network Address Translation (NAT) allows the mapping of local IP addresses to global IP addresses, essential for internet connectivity of private networks.
Dynamic NAT
- Dynamic NAT maps inside local addresses to inside global addresses using a pool of addresses.
- The pool has a finite number of available global addresses allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If the pool is exhausted, devices must wait for an available address to access external networks.
Key Statistics from NAT Configuration
- Total active translations: 4 (0 static, 4 dynamic)
- Peak translations: 4, last peaked 00:31:43 ago
- Outside interface: Serial0/1/1
- Inside interface: Serial0/1/0
- Hits: 47, Misses: 0
- Expired translations: 5
Dynamic Mapping Details
- Configuration includes defining access-list and NAT pool parameters.
- Example access-list and pool configuration:
- Pool Name: NAT-POOL1
- Address range: 209.165.200.226 - 209.165.200.240 with netmask 255.255.255.224
- Total addresses in pool: 15, Addresses allocated: 2 (13% used)
Command Verification
show ip nat statisticsprovides an overview of NAT activity, including active translations and addresses in use.show running-configcan display dynamic NAT settings.
Static NAT
- Static NAT provides a fixed mapping between inside local and inside global addresses, maintaining the translation even without active sessions.
- Verification of static NAT is performed using the
show ip nat translationscommand, showing all active static translations.
Packet Tracer Exercises
- Objectives for configuring Dynamic NAT include:
- Implement NAT configurations and validate functionalities.
- Static NAT exercises focus on:
- Testing access without NAT, configuring static NAT, and testing access with NAT.
Protocol Address Translation (PAT)
- PAT allows multiple devices to share a single public IP address for outgoing connections.
- The command
show ip nat statisticscan verify the successful allocation of the address for multiple translations.
Troubleshooting and Configuration
- Use the
show ip nat translation verbosecommand for detailed information on NAT translations, including their creation and usage times.
Summary of Key NAT Commands
show ip nat statistics: Displays NAT operational statistics.show ip nat translations: Lists current static and dynamic mappings.show running-config: Reveals NAT and access-list configurations.
Contextual Note
- NAT is critically important for network security and management by allowing private IP addressing while still enabling connectivity to global networks.
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Test your knowledge on network address translation (NAT) statistics with this quiz. Explore the concepts of active translations, interface roles, and dynamic mappings. Perfect for networking students and professionals looking to sharpen their skills on NAT functionality.
