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Network Address

Translation (NAT)
Welcome to this presentation about Network Address Translation
(NAT)! NAT is a crucial technology in modern networks, enabling
efficient communication and security.

by Srujjan M B
What is Network Address Translation?
The Basics The Goal

NAT is a technique that allows multiple devices on a NAT enables devices on a private network to connect to
private network to share a single public IP address. It the internet while conserving public IP addresses and
translates private IP addresses used internally to public enhancing security.
IP addresses used for external communication.
Why was NAT Developed?
Limited Public IP Enhanced Security
Addresses
NAT acts as a barrier,
IPv4 addresses were hiding internal devices
running out, leading to the from external threats.
need for a way to conserve
them.

Simplified Network Management


NAT eliminates the need for each device on a private network
to have its own public IP address, making network
administration easier.
NAT Terminology: Private vs. Public IP
Addresses
Private IP Addresses Public IP Addresses

Used within a local network. They are not routable on Assigned to devices that communicate directly on the
the public internet. public internet. They are globally unique.
How NAT Works: Address
Mapping and Port
Forwarding
Address Mapping
The router replaces the private IP address with a
public IP address for external communication.

Port Forwarding
NAT can map specific ports on the public IP address to
specific devices or applications on the private
network, allowing incoming connections.
Types of NAT: Static,
Dynamic, and Overloading
Static NAT Dynamic NAT
A permanent one-to-one Assigns a public IP address
mapping between a private from a pool to a device on
IP address and a public IP the private network, reusing
address. addresses as devices
disconnect.

NAT Overloading
A single public IP address is used for multiple private IP
addresses, utilizing port numbers to distinguish between
connections.
Real-World Example: Home Router with NAT

Home Network Internet Connection NAT Router


Multiple devices on the home The router uses a single public IP The router performs NAT, translating
network use private IP addresses. address to communicate with the private IP addresses to the public IP
internet. address.
Benefits of NAT: Conserve IP Addresses and
Improve Security

IP Address Conservation
1 NAT enables many devices to share a single public IP address.

Enhanced Security
2 NAT hides internal devices from external view, making it harder
for attackers to find and exploit them.

Simplified Network Management


3 NAT eliminates the need to assign unique public IP
addresses to every device on a private network.
Challenges and Limitations of NAT
Limited Connectivity
1
NAT can hinder applications that rely on direct communication between devices.

Complex Configuration
2
NAT rules can be difficult to manage, especially in large networks.

Performance Impact
3 NAT can introduce latency and overhead, affecting
network performance.
NAT and IPv6: The Transition
and Future Considerations

1 2
IPv6 Addresses Hybrid Environments
The deployment of IPv6 addresses, For the foreseeable future, networks
with a vast address space, is expected will likely involve a mix of IPv4 and
to reduce the need for NAT. IPv6 technologies.

3
Evolving Role
The role of NAT may evolve as more
networks transition to IPv6, but it may
still be relevant for certain scenarios.

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