IP Multicast Requirements for a Network Address Translator and a Network Address Port Translator
RFC 5135, “IP Multicast Requirements for a Network Address Translator and a Network Address Port Translator”, is a Best Current Practice document published in February 2008 by D. Wing, T. Eckert. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document specifies requirements for a for a Network Address Translator (NAT) and a Network Address Port Translator (NAPT) that support Any Source IP Multicast or Source-Specific IP Multicast. An IP multicast-capable NAT device that adheres to the requirements of this document can optimize the operation of IP multicast applications that are generally unaware of IP multicast NAT devices. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
What “Best Current Practice” means
Documents the IETF community's recommended operational or procedural practice rather than a protocol specification.
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