Summary
In this chapter, we have discussed the important role that NAT plays in almost all private networks of all sizes. We explored the characteristics and functions of each type of NAT and in which situations they would be used. By completing this chapter, you have gained both a theoretical understanding of the operations of NAT on an enterprise network, and the hands-on skills to implement static NAT, dynamic NAT, and PAT on a Cisco network.
I hope that this chapter has been informative and helps you in your journey toward learning how to implement and administrate Cisco solutions and prepare for the CCNA 200-301 certification. In the next Chapter 10, Implementing Network Services and IP Operations, we will learn how to implement the Network Time Protocol (NTP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and other IP services on a Cisco environment.
