| 15.4 |  | Using PDM to Configure the PIX Security Appliance |
| 15.4.4 |  | Translation Rules tab |

| The Translation Rules tab enables the network administrator to create and view static and dynamic address translation rules for the network. Before access and translation rules for the network can be designated, it is necessary to define each host or server for which a rule will apply. To do this, the Hosts/Networks tab should be selected to define hosts and networks.

The following are three ways to access the task menus used for modifying rules when working in either the Access Rules or the Translation Rules tabs:

1. The PDM toolbar
2. The Rules menu
3. Right-clicking anywhere in the rules table

The Manage Global Address Pools window enables the administrator to create global address pools to be used by NAT. From this window, it is also possible to view or delete existing global pools. The Manage Global Address Pools window can be managed from the Manage Pools button on the Translation Rules tab.

Remember that it is necessary to run NAT even if the network has routable IP addresses on its secure networks. This is a unique feature of the PIX Security Appliance and is accomplished by translating the IP address to itself on the outside.