Chapter 7: Case Scenario Answers

Case Scenario 1: Connecting a Branch Office to the Internet

  1. The ISP might be able to provide you with a block of more than 50 IP addresses. However, the additional cost probably wouldn’t be worth it because you do not need to accept incoming connections. Although you always need at least one public IP address, additional IP addresses are required only if you plan to host a server that will be accessible from the Internet.

  2. You should configure a NAT server on the boundary between the public Internet and your intranet. The NAT server can translate the private IP addresses to its public IP address, allowing complete connectivity for outgoing connections.

  3. Typically, for an office with only 50 computers, you would choose ...

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