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RFC 2694: DNS extensions to Network Address Translators (DNS_ALG)

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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.

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Document ID
RFC2694
Published
September 1999
Authors
P. Srisuresh; G. Tsirtsis; P. Akkiraju; A. Heffernan
Status
INFORMATIONAL
Stream
IETF
Area
tsv
Pages
29
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