# ip nat

#### Syntax

[ no ] ip nat { inside | outside }

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Marks interfaces that participate in NAT translation as residing on the inside or the outside network. The no version unmarks the interface so that it does not participate in NAT translation.

#### Options

- inside—Specifies that the interface resides on the inside (private) portion of the network. The inside portion of the network uses nonroutable IP addresses.
- outside—Specifies that the interface resides on the outside (public) portion of the network. The outside portion of the network (for example, the Internet) uses routable legitimate addresses.

#### Mode

Interface Configuration, Profile Configuration