Networks and Security 12th Project PDF

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This document describes static and dynamic Network Address Translation (NAT) concepts. It explains the differences between static and dynamic NAT, outlining their advantages and disadvantages. The document also provides a comparative table summarizing the features of each method.

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Static NAT Concept: Static NAT involves a permanent, one-to-one mapping between a private IP address on a private network and a public IP address. Think of it like assigning a specific, dedicated "street address" (public IP) to a house (private IP). Advantages: Direct Access: Devices utiliz...

Static NAT Concept: Static NAT involves a permanent, one-to-one mapping between a private IP address on a private network and a public IP address. Think of it like assigning a specific, dedicated "street address" (public IP) to a house (private IP). Advantages: Direct Access: Devices utilizing static NAT can be accessed directly from the internet using their assigned public IP, making them reachable for web services or remote administration. Predictability: A static mapping ensures a consistent public IP address for a device, which is useful for services that require persistent connections or address-based configurations. Simplified Management: Static NAT is easier to manage since there's a fixed relationship between private and public IPs, making troubleshooting simpler. Disadvantages: Public IP Address Scarcity: Each static mapping consumes a unique public IP address, leading to inefficient use of these limited resources, especially in scenarios with many public IP address requirements. Security Implications: Since devices have fixed public IP addresses, they become potential targets for direct attacks from the internet. This adds to the security considerations and necessitates additional measures to protect the devices. Dynamic NAT Concept: Dynamic NAT utilizes a pool of public IP addresses to dynamically assign temporary addresses to devices on a private network. Think of it like having a limited number of "temporary parking spots" that are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis to cars needing to park in the garage. Advantages: Public IP Address Conservation: Dynamic NAT allows multiple devices to share a smaller pool of public IPs, saving resources and reducing costs. Flexibility: New devices can easily connect to the network using a temporary public IP address, without requiring any prior configuration. Scalability: Adding or removing devices is possible without changing the NAT configuration, enhancing network flexibility. Disadvantages: No Permanent Addresses: Dynamic NAT assigns public IP addresses temporarily, meaning that external devices cannot easily establish permanent connections. Troubleshooting Challenges: It can be harder to diagnose and resolve problems because the IPs of devices are constantly changing, adding complexity to network diagnostics. Performance Implications: The router managing dynamic mapping can sometimes lead to minor performance impacts, especially in high-traffic scenarios. Feature Static NAT Dynamic NAT Concept Permanent, one-to-one Uses a pool of public IPs to mapping between a private temporarily assign IP and a public IP addresses to devices Advantages Direct access, predictability, Public IP conservation, simplified management flexibility, scalability Disadvantages Limited public Ips, security No permanent addresses, concerns troubleshooting challenges, possible performance impacts

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