[Solved] Which of the following is the correct description of NAT? — Ans: It translates private IP addresses to public IP addresses | Computer Networks

Computer Networks - IP Addressing

Which of the following is the correct description of NAT?

AIt translates private IP addresses to public IP addresses

BIt encrypts data packets for secure transmission

CIt assigns MAC addresses to devices

DIt manages domain name resolution

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify NAT's function
NAT changes private IP addresses used inside a network to public IP addresses for internet communication.
Step 2: Eliminate unrelated options
Encrypting data packets for secure transmission, assigning MAC addresses to devices, and managing domain name resolution are not NAT functions.
Final Answer:
It translates private IP addresses to public IP addresses -> Option A
Quick Check:
NAT translates IPs = A [OK]

Quick Trick: NAT changes private IPs to public IPs [OK]

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