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Accessing Port Forwards from Local Networks
By default, AZTCO-FW software does not redirect internally connected devices to reach forwarded ports and 1:1 NAT on WAN interfaces. If a client is trying to reach a service on port 80 or 443 (or the port a web interface is using if it has been changed), the connection will hit the web interface and they will be presented with a certificate error if the GUI is running HTTPS, and a DNS rebinding error since it’s an unrecognized hostname.
NAT Reflection employs techniques to redirect these connections if required. Split DNS is usually the better way if it is possible on a network because it allows for retaining of the original source IP and avoids unnecessarily looping internal traffic through the firewall. Both are explained here.