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Field Name
Description
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STUN Server Max-
imum Keep Alive
Period *
[0-Unlimited] Value is time in seconds. Default = -1 which specifies that there will be NO
keep-alive period maximum limit.
STUN Server Min-
imum Keep Alive
Period *
[0-Unlimited] Value is time in seconds. Default = 0 seconds.
* This mechanism is used in coordination with the refreshing of NAT bindings. Specifically, in conjunction with use of Restricted Cone
NAT or Port Restricted Cone NAT (as may be configured in some gateways). A device’s internal address / port mappings, which the
STUN protocol is allowed to make use of, can have keep alive values attributed. These minimum and maximum keep alive times define
respectively, the minimum time to retain the mapping information STUN has discovered, and the maximum time to retain that inform-
ation, before refreshing it through forced re-discovery.
With the above-mentioned NAT schemes, it is possible the network address translation initially established may not be used after a spe-
cified elapsed time. Such internal mapping is dropped. The gateway will then assign a different address mapping. This mechanism
within the STUN protocol allows for coordinated refresh on the bindings for mappings it uses. For further information, review STUN-
related RFCs.
Selecting appropriate values for these two fields are influenced by a variety of environmental factors including devices types deployed,
services employed and NAT configuration options enabled within the topology.
Internet Time
