Chapter 4 Configuring Network Object NAT (ASA 8.3 and Later)

Monitoring Network Object NAT

A permit rule uses per-session PAT; a deny rule uses multi-session PAT.

Step 3 Specify the Source Address either by typing an address or clicking the ... button to choose an object.

Step 4 Specify the Source Service, UDP or TCP. You can optionally specify a source port, although normally you only specify the destination port. Either type in UDP/port or TCP/port, or click the ... button to select a common value or object.

Step 5 Specify the Destination Address either by typing an address or clicking the ... button to choose an object.

Step 6 Specify the Destination Service, UDP or TCP; this must match the source service. You can optionally specify a destination port. Either type in UDP/port or TCP/port, or click the ... button to select a common value or object.

Step 7 Click OK.

Step 8 Click Apply.

Monitoring Network Object NAT

The Monitoring > Properties > Connection Graphs > Xlates pane lets you view the active Network Address Translations in a graphical format. You can choose up to four types of statistics to show in one graph window. You can open multiple graph windows at the same time.

Fields

•Available Graphs—Lists the components you can graph.

–Xlate Utilization—Displays the ASA NAT utilization.

•Graph Window Title—Shows the graph window name to which you want to add a graph type. To use an existing window title, select one from the drop-down list. To display graphs in a new window, enter a new window title.

•Add—Click to move the selected entries in the Available Graphs list to the Selected Graphs list.

•Remove—Click to remove the selected entry from the Selected Graphs list.

•Show Graphs—Click to display a new or updated graph window.

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ASA Services Module, ASA 5555-X, ASA 5545-X, ASA 5585-X, ASA 5580 specifications

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