8 Questions
What technology is used to allow hosts with private network addresses to access the Internet?
NAT
What is the primary function of a NAT device?
Translate private IP addresses to public IP addresses
Why are data packets with private IP addresses not routable on the Internet?
Private IP addresses conflict with public IP addresses
What happens to the IP address of a packet when it passes through a NAT device?
It gets replaced with a public IP address
Which device typically functions as a NAT device in a home network setup?
Router
What is the purpose of the translation table maintained by a NAT device?
To map private IP addresses to public IP addresses
In the context of NAT, what does the term 'routable' mean?
Able to be forwarded to other networks
Why do organizations use private network addresses for their internal networks?
To lower costs compared to public IP addresses
Explore the process of characterizing an existing internetwork in the context of top-down network design, as discussed in the 3rd edition of the book. Learn about restructuring and upgrading existing networks based on customer needs and goals.
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