The IP Network Address Translator
RFC 1631, “The IP Network Address Translator”, is an Informational document published in May 1994 by K. Egevang, P. Francis. It has been obsoleted by RFC 3022 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo proposes another short-term solution, address reuse, that complements CIDR or even makes it unnecessary. The address reuse solution is to place Network Address Translators (NAT) at the borders of stub domains. This memo provides information for the Internet community. This memo does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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