Which technology translates public external IP addresses to private internal IP addresses, allowing multiple LAN gadgets to share one public web connection? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which technology translates public external IP addresses to private internal IP addresses, allowing multiple LAN gadgets to share one public web connection?
A. DHCP
B. NAT (Network Address Translation)
C. DNS
D. ARP
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
NAT enables a router to map private, non-routable internal LAN addresses to a singular public-facing IP, conserving global IPv4 pools.

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