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NAT stands for Network Address Translation. NAT's primary role is to configure IP addresses. When NAT is configured to a firewall, it reconfigures the addresses of certain IP packets as they pass through the firewall or through a router.

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What is the function of NAT when it is configured on a firewall appliance?

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