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

Configuring Network Object NAT

Step 8 (Optional) Click Advanced, and configure the following options in the Advanced NAT Settings dialog box.

•Translate DNS replies for rule—Translates the IP address in DNS replies. Be sure DNS inspection is enabled (it is enabled by default). See the “DNS and NAT” section on page 3-31for more information.

•(Required for Transparent Firewall Mode) Source Interface—Specifies the real interface where this NAT rule applies. By default, the rule applies to all interfaces.

•(Required for Transparent Firewall Mode) Destination Interface—Specifies the mapped interface where this NAT rule applies. By default, the rule applies to all interfaces.

When you are finished, click OK. You return to the Add/Edit Network Object dialog box.

Step 9 Click OK, and then Apply.

Configuring Dynamic PAT (Hide)

This section describes how to configure network object NAT for dynamic PAT (hide). For dynamic PAT using a PAT pool, see the “Configuring Dynamic NAT or Dynamic PAT Using a PAT Pool” section on page 4-4instead of using this section. For more information, see the “Dynamic PAT” section on page 3-10.

Detailed Steps

Step 1 Add NAT to a new or existing network object:

•To add a new network object, choose Configuration > Firewall > NAT Rules, then click Add > Add Network Object NAT Rule.

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