port

Syntax

port (automatic | range low minimum-value high maximum-value) {random-allocation;}

Hierarchy Level

[edit services nat pool nat-pool-name]

Release Information

port statement introduced before Junos OS Release 7.4.

random-allocation statement introduced in Junos OS Release 9.3.

Description

Specify the NAT pool port or range. You can configure an automatically assigned port or specify a range with minimum and maximum values.

Options

automatic—Router-assigned port.

minimum-value—Lower boundary for the port range.

maximum-value—Upper boundary for the port range.

random-allocation—By default, the Junos OS allocates NAT ports sequentially. To configure random port allocation, include the random-allocation option.

Usage Guidelines

See Configuring Addresses and Ports for Use in NAT Rules.

Required Privilege Level

interface—To view this statement in the configuration.

interface-control—To add this statement to the configuration.