Network security / NOTE
NAT Mental Model
A compact placeholder for documenting pre-NAT and post-NAT reasoning without invented commands.
Example template — replace this with your own verified technical notes.
Flow model
| Stage | Source | Destination | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original packet | TODO | TODO | What entered the device? |
| Translated packet | TODO | TODO | What changed? |
| Return packet | TODO | TODO | Is the return path valid? |
Questions
- Which rule matched, and why?
- Which addresses are used for routing and policy evaluation?
- What evidence confirms the translation?
Lesson
TODO — replace this template with a verified explanation.