---
title: "Discussion on \"What is NAT and why does it exist?\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"What is NAT and why does it exist?\". Also: why your IoT fish tank is currently not part of a botnet."
url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-nat-and-why-does-it-exist/609f115947373d4cb0564823"
---

[Feed](https://hashnode.com/feed) /

Discussion

# [What is NAT and why does it exist?](https://coffeetime.privateger.me/what-is-nat-and-why-does-it-exist?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Also: why your IoT fish tank is currently not part of a botnet.

May 15, 2021 · 3 min read · coffeetime.privateger.me  
Read the article

-   [#networking](https://hashnode.com/tag/networking)
-   [#internet](https://hashnode.com/tag/internet)
-   [#security](https://hashnode.com/tag/security)

## Written by

[Marc](https://hashnode.com/@CaramelLatte)

@CaramelLatte · Germany

  
[View profile](https://hashnode.com/@CaramelLatte)

Software Developer

## Responses 1

Markdown supported · ⌘↵ to post

[Marc](https://hashnode.com/@CaramelLatte)

[May 15, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-nat-and-why-does-it-exist/609f115947373d4cb0564823/comment/609f116f47373d4cb0564829)

This is my first blog post. Please have mercy. ^^