module 2 Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of NAT?
organize multiple private addresses to a single public IP address
Why do organizations use NAT?
To allow multiple devices to share a single IP address
What device commonly provides NAT in most homes?
Router
If you are connecting from home, what is likely providing NAT for your network?
Your cable modem or DSL router
What happens to the IP addresses of devices connected to a home modem using NAT?
All devices use the same public IP address
True or False: NAT allows multiple devices within a local network to have different public IP addresses.
False
What type of address does NAT translate private IP addresses into?
Public IP address
How does NAT affect the IP address of your home modem?
The home modem acts as the only public IP address for all devices in the network
What is a common scenario where NAT is used?
Sharing a single internet connection among multiple devices