VDict - Definition of Port Address Translation

Computing (FOLDOC) dictionary

Port Address Translation

networking (PAT) A function provided by some routers which

allows hosts on a LAN to communicate with the rest of a

network (such as the Internet) without revealing their own

private IP address. All outbound packets have their IP

address translated to the routers external IP address.

Replies come back to the router which then translates them

back into the private IP address of the original host for

final delivery.

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(1998-05-08)

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