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How NAT Traversal Works (2020)
Learn how NAT traversal works, how Tailscale can get through and securely connect your devices directly to each other.
- Points
- 408
- HN comments
- 260
- Submissions
- 4
- Cited by
- 67 commenters
Networking & InternetSystems & Performance2025
On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2025 | How NAT Traversal Works (2020) by hhthrowaway1230 | 408 | 89 |
| Mar 17, 2022 | How NAT traversal works (2020) by robocat | 351 | 37 |
| Aug 2, 2023 | How NAT traversal works (2020) by punnerud | 305 | 106 |
| Aug 22, 2020 | How NAT Traversal Works by signa11 | 162 | 28 |
Cited in comments
Linked from 88 Hacker News comments by 67 different people, from Sep 2020 to Sep 2026.
Most recent:
- throw0101a · Sep 7, 2026
- cpuguy83 · Aug 26, 2026
- kalleboo · Jun 22, 2026
- gucci-on-fleek · Jun 21, 2026
- kkapelon · Jun 15, 2026
- kkapelon · Jun 15, 2026
