Karim_51672
Jul 09, 2008Nimbostratus
Remote_addr using SNAT
I am using SNAT and need the actual remote (client) address to show up on the server in "remote_addr" field. Instead it always shows up as BIG-IP's address. I have the x-forwarded working but it's only good for logging purposes and my applications uses the "remote_addr" field to process the transaction.
I have read a lot in this forum and need someone to confirm my conclusion.
It is NOT possible to change the remote_addr in the header to be the actual client address if I am using SNAT. The only way to get the actual remote (client) address to the server is by NOT using SNAT and by setting the webserver's default gateway to BIG-IP's address.
Thanks in advance.