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Experiment On Static NAT

This document details an experiment on configuring static network address translation (NAT) on a Cisco router. The objective is to provide a clear understanding of static NAT's concept and application through hands-on configuration. The experiment involves setting up a network topology with multiple routers, configuring static NAT rules to map a private IP to a public IP, and verifying connectivity between internal and external networks. The successful results confirm the functionality of the static NAT configuration.

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Experiment On Static NAT

This document details an experiment on configuring static network address translation (NAT) on a Cisco router. The objective is to provide a clear understanding of static NAT's concept and application through hands-on configuration. The experiment involves setting up a network topology with multiple routers, configuring static NAT rules to map a private IP to a public IP, and verifying connectivity between internal and external networks. The successful results confirm the functionality of the static NAT configuration.

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Experiment No: 04

Experiment Name: Configuring Static NAT


Objective:
The primary objective of this lab report is to comprehensively detail the configuration and
practical implementation of Static Network Address Translation (NAT) within a network
environment. The lab aims to provide a clear understanding of NAT's fundamental concept, its
significance, and its tangible application through hands-on configuration. By focusing on Static
NAT, the objective is to enable readers to grasp the process of establishing one-to-one mappings
between private and public IP addresses. This lab report serves to demystify NAT's role in
network communication and highlights its ability to facilitate connectivity between internal
private networks and external public networks. Through practical steps and observations, the
report seeks to convey the practical benefits of Static NAT in real-world networking scenarios,
contributing to a deeper comprehension of this essential networking technique.
Theory:
The theory underlying this lab report revolves around the concept of Static Network Address
Translation (NAT) in networking. NAT is a technique used to enable the translation of private IP
addresses used within a local network to public IP addresses for communication with external
networks, and vice versa. Static NAT involves establishing a fixed, one-to-one mapping between
a private IP address and a public IP address. This mapping allows specific devices within a
private network to maintain consistent, direct access to external networks. Static NAT is
particularly useful when certain devices or services within an organization's internal network
need to be publicly accessible. By configuring static NAT rules, organizations can facilitate
seamless communication between their private and public networks while maintaining a level of
security by controlling which internal devices are exposed to the external network.
Equipment:
1. Cisco router (model: ISR 2900)
2. Three computers (PC-A, PC-B, PC-C)
3. Console cables
4. Ethernet cables
5. Terminal emulation software.
Working Procedure:
Step 1: Network Topology Setup
Set up a network topology with multiple routers connected to each other.
Step 2: Router Configuration
a. Connect to the router's CLI using a terminal emulator or console cable.
b. Enter privileged EXEC mode:
c. Enter global configuration mode:

d. Setting up the IP address in both routers:

e. Configuring the port of the routers:

Step 3: Static NAT Configuration


a. Creating route for the PC’s

Step 4: Interface Configuration


a. Identify the inside and outside interfaces:

Step 5: Save Configuration


Save the configuration changes:
Network Topology (Simple Sketch):

Result:
In this lab, after configuring Static NAT on a Cisco router with the private IP address 192.168.1.1
mapped to a public IP address 200.0.0.2, successful results would entail seamless communication
between PC-A (192.168.1.2) and server (10.0.0.254). The router should perform NAT
translations, changing the source IP of outgoing packets from PC-A to the public IP and
translating the destination IP of incoming packets from PC-B back to its private IP. Verification
commands such as "show IP NAT translations" should display active NAT mappings, confirming
the functionality of the configuration. Finally, saving the configuration ensures persistence even
after router restarts.

Discussion:
Configuring Static NAT is an essential networking technique that enables communication
between devices with private IP addresses and the public network. In this lab, we successfully
configured Static NAT on a Cisco router, allowing devices with private IPs to access resources
on the public network. This experience enhanced our understanding of NAT and its role in
network connectivity.

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