Is it possible that two packets with the same destination IP address are going to (are intended for) two different destination end-systems? If multiple answers make sense, choose the single best one.
To answer this question, do consider of Network Address Translation (NAT).

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Is it possible that two packets with the same destination IP address are going to (are intended for) two different destination end-systems? If multiple answers make sense, choose the single best one.

To answer this question, do consider of Network Address Translation (NAT).

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the two destination end-systems are located behind the same NAT (Network Address Translation) gateway.

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Yes, if the two destination end-systems are located in the same IP subnet.

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No, because every destination IP address is unique.

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