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What technology is used to allow hosts with private network addresses to access the Internet?
What technology is used to allow hosts with private network addresses to access the Internet?
- LAN
- VPN
- DNS
- NAT (correct)
What is the primary function of a NAT device?
What is the primary function of a NAT device?
- Create private IP addresses
- Translate private IP addresses to public IP addresses (correct)
- Enable direct communication between private networks
- Block access to the Internet
Why are data packets with private IP addresses not routable on the Internet?
Why are data packets with private IP addresses not routable on the Internet?
- Private IP addresses are not valid
- Internet routers block private IP addresses
- Private IP addresses conflict with public IP addresses (correct)
- Private IP addresses overlap with other organizations' IP addresses
What happens to the IP address of a packet when it passes through a NAT device?
What happens to the IP address of a packet when it passes through a NAT device?
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Which device typically functions as a NAT device in a home network setup?
Which device typically functions as a NAT device in a home network setup?
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What is the purpose of the translation table maintained by a NAT device?
What is the purpose of the translation table maintained by a NAT device?
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In the context of NAT, what does the term 'routable' mean?
In the context of NAT, what does the term 'routable' mean?
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Why do organizations use private network addresses for their internal networks?
Why do organizations use private network addresses for their internal networks?
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