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RFC 5135: IP Multicast Requirements for a Network Address Translator (NAT) and a Network Address Port Translator (NAPT)

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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.

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Document ID
RFC5135
Published
February 2008
Authors
D. Wing; T. Eckert
Status
BEST CURRENT PRACTICE
Stream
IETF
Area
tsv
Pages
16
Also known as
BCP135

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