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Method and apparatus for discovering Internet addresses

  • US 20060120293A1
  • Filed: 12/07/2004
  • Published: 06/08/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/07/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for discovering Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, comprising:

  • determining whether an intermediary Network Address Translator (NAT) resides between a local NAT and a public Internet network;

    enabling a local address return service when no intermediary NAT resides between the local NAT and a public Internet network; and

    disabling the local address return service and using a remote address return service when the intermediary NAT resides between the local NAT and a public Internet network.

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