How can I enable Network Address Translation (NAT) in an SSM On-Prem deployment?

 
Updated May 29, 2026
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Introduction

This document specifies the step by step process to enable Network Address Translation (NAT) in SSM On-Prem deployment.

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Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure that you have the following: 

  • A Cisco Smart Account 
  • A valid CCO User ID and Password which has access to the Smart Account or Virtual Account. 
  • Admin Access to SSM On-Prem
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Note: Please DO NOT perform these actions yourself if you are an internal Cisco resource outside of the Licensing Support team.

Steps

NAT is supported for SLP devices. To enable:

Step 1: Open SSM On-Prem & Navigate to Admin Workspace (https://(IP Address):8443/admin/#/mainview) 

Step 2: Click on Settings and then Click on CSLU. 

Step 3: Switch the NAT Setup Off toggle button to NAT Setup On. The NAT setup is disabled by default. 

Step 4: Click Save. 

Troubleshooting

For External Customer/Partner Use Only: Follow these instructions to resolve your issue. If you need further assistance, please initiate a request for License Support via Cisco Support Case Manager.