Hello,

I am using qbittorrent for torrenting and my ISP has refused to open up firewall because of fucking “security” reasons. however I can still seed the torrent how is that possible? I mean all the incoming connections should be blocked right? isn’t it how firewall works?

      • Baggins [he/him]English
        18·
        1 year ago

        Does OP really know exactly what technology at his ISP is preventing him from “opening ports”?

          • Baggins [he/him]English
            41·
            1 year ago

            You commented that it’s “super weird and invasive” for an ISP to “firewall” listening ports. It just so happens that CGNAT also has the same effect and is super commonly used right now.

            I think I’m good 👍

        • china🇨🇳OPEnglish
          5·
          1 year ago

          Yes I know what’s preventing me from opening ports. I also called my ISP they said we can’t open the firewall so the incoming connections will be blocked.

    • china🇨🇳OPEnglish
      8·
      1 year ago

      It’s definitely not CGNAT. I have tested it using traceroute.