technology medium Fill in the Blank

The technique of hiding private IP addresses behind a single public IP is called ________.

  1. NAT
  2. AePS
  3. IP
  4. SLAAC

Answer: NAT

NAT (Network Address Translation) allows multiple devices on a private network to share a single public IP address when accessing the internet. Conserves IPv4 addresses and adds a layer of security by hiding internal network structure. Implemented in routers and firewalls.

Topic Internet & Networking
Exam Relevance SSC JE, Banking, Railway