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by Sophie Walker
Static vs. Dynamic NAT: Understanding the Basics
Before diving into the specifics of static and dynamic Network Address Translation (NAT), let's establish a foundation. Imagine your
home network as a small, private island. Your devices (computers, smartphones, etc.) are residents of this island, each with their unique address (private IP address). However, to communicate with the outside world (the internet), they need a public address. This is where NAT (Network Address Translation) comes in, and it can be either Static vs. Dynamic NAT, depending on whether the private IP is mapped to the same public IP (static) or a pool of available public IPs (dynamic) for external communication.