NAT / PAT (Network Address Translation)
Visualize Connection Tracking (conntrack) and how a NAT Router dynamically rewrites IP addresses and Ports for both outbound (SNAT) and inbound (DNAT) traffic.
PC 1 (LAN)
192.168.1.10
PC 2 (LAN)
192.168.1.20
NAT Router
LAN: 192.168.1.1
WAN: 203.0.113.1
Web Server
8.8.8.8
Router Conntrack Table
| State | Original (Pre-NAT) | Reply (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| No active connections | ||
Network Event Log
System Ready. Waiting for traffic...