Chapter 10 Network Address Translation
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 46 Network > NAT > General
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NAT Setup |
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Enable Network | Network Address Translation (NAT) allows the translation of an Internet protocol address |
Address | used within one network (for example a private IP address used in a local network) to a |
Translation | different IP address known within another network (for example a public IP address used |
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| Select the check box to enable NAT. |
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Default Server Setup | |
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Server IP | In addition to the servers for specified services, NAT supports a default server. A default |
Address | server receives packets from ports that are not specified in the Application screen. |
| If you do not assign a Default Server IP address, the |
| received for ports that are not specified in the Application screen or remote |
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Apply | Click Apply to save your changes back to the |
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Reset | Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. |
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10.4 NAT Application Screen
Use the Application screen to forward incoming service requests to the server(s) on your local network. You may enter a single port number or a range of port numbers to be forwarded, and the local IP address of the desired server. The port number identifies a service; for example, web service is on port 80 and FTP on port 21. In some cases, such as for unknown services or where one server can support more than one service (for example both FTP and web service), it might be better to specify a range of port numbers.
In addition to the servers for specified services, NAT supports a default server. A service request that does not have a server explicitly designated for it is forwarded to the default server. If the default is not defined, the service request is simply discarded.
Note: Many residential broadband ISP accounts do not allow you to run any server processes (such as a Web or FTP server) from your location. Your ISP may periodically check for servers and may suspend your account if it discovers any active services at your location. If you are unsure, refer to your ISP.
Port forwarding allows you to define the local servers to which the incoming services will be forwarded. To change your
Note: If you do not assign a Default Server IP address in the NAT > General screen, the
Refer to Appendix E on page 209 for port numbers commonly used for particular services.
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