RFC2663: IP Network Address Translator (NAT) Terminology and Considerations1999 RFC
- Authors:
- P. Srisuresh,
- M. Holdrege
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Abstract
Network Address Translation is a method by which IP addresses are mapped from one realm to another, in an attempt to provide transparent routing to hosts. Traditionally, NAT devices are used to connect an isolated address realm with private unregistered addresses to an external realm with globally unique registered addresses. This document attempts to describe the operation of NAT devices and the associated considerations in general, and to define the terminology used to identify various flavors of NAT.
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