[Freeswitch-users] Implications of using -nonat

[Bzzz]

On Sun, 05 Aug 2012 23:10:06 +0800
ocset <ocset at the800group.com> wrote:

> What are the implications of using the -nonat flag when starting 
> FreeSWITCH? When should it be used?
> 
> I have started FreeSWITCH with -nonat and it registers with my
> external VOIP gateway (Pennytel) and users can make calls using
> the external sip profile. Clients outside of my network are not
> able to see or register with FreeSWITCH which is expected
> behaviour.
> 
> What am I missing in terms of functionality because of disabling
> NAT?

I think you have the answer in the question; if your server is
directly connected to the Internet AND it is also known as your
Internet address, then 'nonat' is logic, but if it is not the
case (behind a FW&|router for example) it must know its external
address as well (so no 'nonat':)

JY
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