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Module 6: NAT for IPv4 - Coggle Diagram
Module 6: NAT for IPv4
NAT Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
Disadvantages
Dynamic NAT
No guarantee that a device keeps the same public IP.
Ideal for enterprises without constant external access requirements.
Allocates public IPs from a defined pool to private IPs as needed.
NAT64
Enables communication between IPv6 and IPv4 networks.
Useful during the IPv4 to IPv6 transition.
Translates IPv6 addresses to IPv4 addresses.
Types of NAT
PAT (Port Address Translation) :
Static NAT
Dynamic NAT
Static NAT
Suitable for devices requiring constant external access.
Example: Web servers, email servers, IP cameras.
One-to-one mapping between a private IP and a public IP.
PAT (Port Address Translation)
Distinguishes connections using different port numbers.
Best for homes and small businesses.
Allows multiple devices to use a single public IP.
NAT Characteristics
Maintains security by hiding internal addresses.
Enables multiple devices to connect using a single public IP.
Translates private IP addresses to public IP addresses.
Commonly used in homes and businesses.
