What is Network Address Translation (NAT)?

Network Address Translation (NAT) is a technology used in computer networking that allows multiple devices on a local network to share a single public IP address. NAT serves as a mediator between the local network and the internet, translating private IP addresses assigned to devices within the network into a single public IP address. By doing so, NAT enables devices within the local network to access the internet using only one public IP address, thereby conserving the limited availability of these addresses. Additionally, NAT provides a level of security by hiding the private IP addresses from external networks, making it harder for potential threats to target individual devices directly.

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