Chapter 7. Translations and Connections

On completion of this chapter, you will be able to perform the following tasks:

  • Describe how TCP and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) function within the PIX Firewall.

  • Describe how static and dynamic translations function.

  • Configure the PIX Firewall to permit inbound connections.

  • Explain the PIX Firewall's network address translation (NAT) and port address translation (PAT) features.

  • Explain how to configure the PIX Firewall to perform port redirection.

  • Explain how to configure the PIX Firewall to translate the IP address in a Domain Name System (DNS) A-record.

  • Configure additional interfaces on the PIX Firewall.

  • Test and verify correct PIX Firewall operation.

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