NetScaler Gateway sources traffic from IP addresses based on the function that is occurring. The following list describes several functions and the way NetScaler Gateway uses IP addresses for each, as a general guideline:
- Authentication. NetScaler Gateway uses the SNIP address.
- File transfers from the home page. NetScaler Gateway uses the SNIP address.
- DNS and WINS queries. NetScaler Gateway uses either the MIP address or SNIP address.
- Network traffic to resources in the secure network. NetScaler Gateway uses the MIP address, the SNIP address, or IP pooling, depending on the configuration on NetScaler Gateway.
- ICA proxy setting. NetScaler Gateway uses the MIP address or SNIP address.