File formats:

Status:

BEST CURRENT PRACTICE

Updated by:

RFC 6888, RFC 7857

Authors:

F. Audet, Ed.
C. Jennings

Stream:

IETF

Source:

behave (tsv)

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DOI:  https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC4787

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Abstract

This document defines basic terminology for describing different types of Network Address Translation (NAT) behavior when handling Unicast UDP and also defines a set of requirements that would allow many applications, such as multimedia communications or online gaming, to work consistently. Developing NATs that meet this set of requirements will greatly increase the likelihood that these applications will function properly. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.

For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.

For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.