In PAN-OS v.9.0.x, why does Destination NAT rule using Dynamic IP in the Pre-NAT rule and Static IP in the Destination Address translation of the Post-NAT rule not work?

In PAN-OS v.9.0.x, why does Destination NAT rule using Dynamic IP in the Pre-NAT rule and Static IP in the Destination Address translation of the Post-NAT rule not work?

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Created On 02/07/20 23:22 PM - Last Modified 09/28/20 03:47 AM


Question



Why does Destination NAT rule using Dynamic IP in the Pre-NAT rule and Static IP in the Destination Address translation of the Post-NAT rule not work when  dynamic IP  address changes?


Environment


  • PAN-OS 9.0.x versions
  • Destination Address in DNAT Pre-NAT rule utilizes FQDN (see below)
  • Destination Address in DNAT Translated Packet of Post-NAT rule utilizes a Static IP (see below)
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Answer


Due to the dynamic nature of the FQDN IP address, this configuration is not supported in 9.0.x versions

Additional Information


For further details, refer to the following article: DESTINATION NAT RULE TRANSLATES TO RANDOM IP

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