Re: [NSIS] NATFW NSLP; using REA mode for blocking data flows

Hi Ali,

it is true that there is some history about the REA name. However, we 
also want to avoid having too many configuration options: REA and BLOCK

Now, you just use one message, which is has the name REA, and the DR 
does not need to know whether he is behind a NAT, a firewall or a 
combination of both.

Ciao
Hannes

Ali Fessi wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> the REA mode (Reserving External Address) was originally called REA mode 
> because it is used by hosts behind a NAT to reserve a publicly reachable 
> IP address (and port number).
> 
> Now, the REA mode is also used by hosts behind a firewall to signal to a 
> firewall for blocking data traffic.
> 
> Although from functionality point of view, it might be fine to use the 
> same name for these two similar functionalities; but from terminology 
> point of view, this is rather confusing to signal for blocking data 
> traffic and call it "REA mode".
> 
> So, why not use a different name that matches more the functionality, 
> something like "BLOCK mode" for example?! This would make it easier for 
> the readers to understand.
> 
> Cheers,
> Ali

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