RFC 2694 · INFORMATIONAL · 1999
TUE · 15 SEP 2026
DNS extensions to Network Address Translators
Overview
RFC 2694, “DNS extensions to Network Address Translators”, is an Informational document published in September 1999 by P. Srisuresh, G. Tsirtsis, P. Akkiraju, A. Heffernan. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document identifies the need for DNS extensions to NATs and outlines how a DNS Application Level Gateway (DNS_ALG) can meet the need. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
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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