How to Configure Port Address Translation (PAT)
Port Address Translation (PAT), also known as NAT overload, is a cornerstone of IP connectivity for CCNA students and essential for conserving IPv4 addresses in real-world deployments. In the CCNA 200-301 exam (IP Services domain), you’ll configure PAT to map multiple private inside local addresses (e.g., 192.168.x.x) to a single public inside global address, enabling...