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Configuring NAT

Network address translation is the process of modifying source and destination IP addresses when IP packets are transmitted across a router or firewall. The purpose of this process is to translate internal (private) IP addresses into external (public) IP addresses to provide a solution to the impending exhaustion of IP addresses. supports port-restricted cone NAT and symmetric NAT. You can configure the NAT settings as required.

Procedure

  1. Choose > > .
  2. Select from the following options:
    • : to enable port-restricted cone NAT. This type of NAT are more compatible with applications (including applications on game devices), although it provides lower security.
    • : to enable symmetric NAT. This type of NAT are generally adopted by gateways with higher security.
  3. Click .
Parent topic: Security Settings