NAT does not accept unexpected incoming connections - it does not know to which machine the data is to be routed.

You must configure NAT for the incoming ports that the server of the program you are using is trying to send you data on.

Most network programs now come with notes for NAT setups, and there are a number of useful pages on the net detailing NAT setups that work with many popular titles.

VPN (virtual private networks) are not comfortable with NAT. Your VPN vendor should provide specialized configuration information. For the popular corporate CheckPoint firewall systems, we refer you to the excellent FAQs at

www.phoneboy.com

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last modified: 2002-07-22 23:24:38