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Nat vs Natting - What's the difference?

nat | natting |

As nouns the difference between nat and natting

is that nat is a member or supporter of the Scottish National Party while natting is (computer networking) the activity of using NAT.

As an acronym NAT

is a network function whereby one network address is rewritten (translated) to another address: Network Address Translation is frequently used to allow multiple network nodes (computers or inter-networked devices) to share a single internet (or local network) IP address. NAT may be used in "one to one", "many to one", or "one to many" types of configurations.

As a proper noun Nat

is a diminutive=Nathanael given name, Nathaniel or Nathan.

As an adverb nat

is not.

nat

English

Acronym

(Acronym) (head)
  • (Internet) A network function whereby one network address is rewritten (translated) to another address: Network Address Translation is frequently used to allow multiple network nodes (computers or inter-networked devices) to share a single internet (or local network) IP address. NAT may be used in "one to one", "many to one", or "one to many" types of configurations.
  • (Internet) A device that implements that network function; a NAT firewall.

    • Anagrams

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    natting

    English

    Noun

    (head)
  • (computer networking) the activity of using NAT