Network ImplementationQuestion 32 of 100
Which addressing technique allows many internal private hosts to share a single public IP address for internet access?
a.DHCP
b.PAT
c.VLSM
d.ARP
Explanation
Port Address Translation (PAT), a form of NAT overload, lets multiple private hosts share one public IP by tracking unique source port numbers. This conserves scarce public IPv4 addresses. Each session is distinguished by its translated port.
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