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dragonflymr
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Feb 06, 2015

SNAT and NAT precedence

Hi,   In SOL9038 there is sentence "For example, a SNAT with an origin address of 10.10.64.0/24 takes precedence over a SNAT with an origin of default. Additionally, a SNAT with an origin address ...
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dragonflymr
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Feb 06, 2015

Hi,

 

Well, I have as well no idea why it's presented that way in mentioned SOL. I can't figure out scenario for SNAT-NAT precedence. I was just curious why there is such example when there is no way to create object with same origin IP. I am just learning LTM so sometimes I don't know if it's my lack of knowledge and experience or info in SOL is just plain wrong or my version of TMOS has some bug. Anyway, thanks for reply.

 

Piotr

 

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StephanManthey
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Feb 06, 2015
Hi Piotr, thanks. I agree, there is a couple of ways to handle traffic. Some of them are just there for legacy reasons. And this is confusing, even if one if pretty familiar with the pure technical aspects. Anyway, this is the right place to ask for explanation. :) Thanks, Stephan