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Which are the two limitations of the predefined NAT solution? (Choose two)

The correct answer is D. Port allocation must be uniform for all subscribers E. The global port limit parameter is not available for the predefined mode. Two limitations of the predefined (deterministic) NAT solution are that port allocation must be uniform for all subscribers, and the concept of a global port limit parameter is not typically applicable.

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Which are the two limitations of the predefined NAT solution? (Choose two)

Options

  • AOnly the port-presentation option is available
  • BNetFlow and syslog are not supported
  • CThe predefined mode cannot be turned on or off during the active translations
  • DPort allocation must be uniform for all subscribers
  • EThe global port limit parameter is not available for the predefined mode

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    13% (4)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    77% (24)

Why each option

Two limitations of the predefined (deterministic) NAT solution are that port allocation must be uniform for all subscribers, and the concept of a global port limit parameter is not typically applicable.

AOnly the port-presentation option is available

Deterministic NAT uses port-block allocation, which is a specific method of port presentation, but it's not the only available option in NAT generally, and this choice is not phrased as a limitation of predefined NAT.

BNetFlow and syslog are not supported

NetFlow and syslog are crucial components for monitoring and auditing in Carrier-Grade NAT (CGN) deployments, including deterministic NAT, so this statement is incorrect.

CThe predefined mode cannot be turned on or off during the active translations

While changing NAT modes with active translations can be disruptive, this is a general operational consideration for most complex NAT configurations, not a unique limitation specific to the predefined mode itself.

DPort allocation must be uniform for all subscribersCorrect

In a predefined or deterministic NAT solution, port blocks are often allocated in a uniform manner to each subscriber to simplify the mapping calculation, which can lead to inefficient port usage if subscriber needs vary widely.

EThe global port limit parameter is not available for the predefined modeCorrect

Deterministic NAT relies on fixed, pre-allocated port blocks per subscriber rather than a dynamic global pool. Consequently, a 'global port limit' parameter in the sense of shared pool exhaustion is not a primary operational control point for this mode.

Concept tested: Deterministic NAT limitations

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios-xml/ios/ipaddr_nat/configuration/xe-16/nat-xe-16-book/nat-deterministic.html

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#NAT#NAT limitations#Port allocation

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