Mastering NAT: Fundamentals, Source NAT (Static, Dynamic, PAT) & Destination NAT Explained

In this video, we’ll explore the fundamentals of NAT and its essential role in networking.

What You'll Learn:

NAT Fundamentals: Understand the core principles of NAT, including why it’s used and how it helps conserve public IP addresses while enhancing security.
Source NAT: Dive deep into the three types of Source NAT:
Static NAT: Learn how to map a private IP address to a public IP address one-to-one.
Dynamic NAT: Discover how to configure NAT for multiple private IPs to share a pool of public IPs.
Port Address Translation (PAT): See how multiple devices can share a single public IP address by using different ports.
Destination NAT: Explore how Destination NAT works to route traffic to the correct internal server, ensuring seamless communication.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Definition of NAT
0:53 Source NAT vs. Destination NAT
2:49 Static NAT
6:17 Dynamic NAT
8:30 Port Address Translation (PAT)
10:42 Destination NAT
13:57 Conclusion