You can create a source NAT (SNAT) rule to change the source IP address from a public to a private IP address or the reverse.

Procedure

  1. In the vSphere Web Client, navigate to Networking & Security > NSX Edges.
  2. Double-click an NSX Edge.
  3. Click Manage > NAT.
  4. Click Add, and then click Add SNAT Rule.
  5. Select the interface on which to add the rule.
  6. Select the required protocol.
  7. Type the original source (public) IP address in one of the following formats.
    Format Example
    IP address 192.0.2.0
    IP address range 192.0.2.0-192.0.2.24
    IP address/subnet 192.0.2.0/24
    any
  8. Type the original source port or port range.
    Format Example
    Port number 80
    Port range 80–85
    any
  9. Type the destination IP address in one of the following formats.
    Format Example
    IP address 192.0.2.0
    IP address range 192.0.2.0 -192.0.2.24
    IP address/subnet 192.0.2.0 /24
    any
  10. Type the destination port or port range.
    Format Example
    Port number 80
    Port range 80–85
    any
  11. Type the translated source IP address in one of the following formats.
    Format Example
    IP address 192.0.2.0
    IP address range 192.0.2.0-192.0.2.24
    IP address/subnet 192.0.2.0/24
    any
  12. Enable the rule.
  13. (Optional) Enable logging to log the address translation.
  14. Click Add or OK to add the SNAT rule.
  15. Click Publish Changes.