RFC 3022 · INFORMATIONAL · 2001

Traditional IP Network Address Translator

Overview

RFC 3022, “Traditional IP Network Address Translator”, is an Informational document published in January 2001 by P. Srisuresh, K. Egevang. It obsoletes RFC 1631. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

The NAT operation described in this document extends address translation introduced in RFC 1631 and includes a new type of network address and TCP/UDP port translation. In addition, this document corrects the Checksum adjustment algorithm published in RFC 1631 and attempts to discuss NAT operation and limitations in detail. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

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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Relationships to other RFCs
This RFC obsoletes
RFC 1631
Other RFCs from 2001

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