The following note was received on December 16, 1998 From: Mike Borella 3Com Corporation owns one or more patent applications which may cover technology discussed in 3Com's submission "draft-borella-aatn-dnat-01.txt" relating to distributed or host-based network address translation. 3Com intends to make licenses available under any patents it may obtain that cover technology necessary to implement an IETF standard relating to distributed or host-based network address translation under reasonable and non-discriminatory terms and conditions. 3Com's willingness to grant such licenses to a particular licensee, however, is conditioned upon receiving reciprocity from such licensee with respect to any patents it may own that cover technology necessary to practice a standard. For more information, parties may contact: Mr. George A. Vinyard Vice President, Intellectual Property 3Com Corporation 3800 Golf Road M/S RM.112 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008