It doesn't fix it, per se, rather removes the need for layers of hacks such as nat and cg-nat. Every device gets a globally routable IP - no need to forward anything, just open the port you want.

[–] osaerisxero@kbin.melroy.org 2 points 4 months ago (3 children)

This doesn't solve for VPNs no longer offering it though, unless the VPN services started offering pure v6 via tunnel at some point while I wasn't looking. I know I've never seen a v6 pier in the last few years since I started sailing again.

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[–] tVxUHF@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

We just need to add I2P directly into the client in a way that's transparent to the user and all the problems are solved.

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[–] Omega_Jimes@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 months ago

The first thing I do with my isp provided modem is set it to bridge mode.

[–] Xanza@lemm.ee 3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Bulgaria, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Russia, Cyprus, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Singapore, and Sweden. They all spit in the eye of DMCA.

VPS in any of these countries, or just find a provider that doesn't care about torrenting. If you go the VPS option, run your own VPN and just look for a VPS that allows considerable traffic. A quick example, Ultahost (Netherlands) offers a VPS with unlimited bandwidth for $7/mo if you pay for 3 years in advance. Like sure, now you're paying to torrent, but I would rather pay $7/mo to protect myself with a VPN that I control vs worrying about port forwarding and getting DMCA's in the mail. 🤷‍♂️ I guess it depends on how much skin you want in the game.

[–] Sam@feddit.nl 2 points 4 months ago

Do you have a source about the Netherlands? I thought this had changed in 2014

[–] ntn888@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 months ago

That's exactly what I did. Better yet I routed it though a wireguard tunnel! I documented the process here.

[–] nutsack@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

why is port forwarding a premium feature? isn't it just a setting on your router

[–] kane@femboys.biz 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

There are providers that do not provide you your own IPv4 address, with a feature called "CGNAT". Often, they will then block you from port-forwarding altogether.

[–] nutsack@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 months ago

that is wild, man

[–] tacosanonymous@lemm.ee 3 points 4 months ago

Bc $$$.

My provider won’t allow it unless I pay them $15/mo extra.

You can change the setting on your router anytime but it won’t work if your ISP doesn’t actually allow it.

[–] Andromxda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 months ago

The best solution IMO are seedboxes

We also have a community dedicated to them: !seedboxes@lemmy.dbzer0.com

[–] R0gueS4t3llite@infosec.pub 1 points 4 months ago (8 children)

As someone who has recently started seeding as much as I can, this is a great question to which I don't have the answer.

I am not renewing my Proton yearly subscription after it ends due to recent developments. They seem to be the only "big name" VPN with the port forwarding feature. I heard of OpenVPN, but have not had a chance to dig into it too much.

My ISP does not provide IPV6 support, so this will be pretty important to sort out soon.

[–] bigDottee@geekroom.tech 1 points 4 months ago (4 children)

I seem to be out of the loop in regards to proton controversy and I haven’t found anything outstanding against them…

Can you help me understand what you’re specifically referring to? I’m a proton user… so kinda want to know lol

[–] FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 4 months ago (11 children)

as far as I can tell their CEO is a semi alt right cunt. Apart from that everythin seems pretty okay and the recent shift to nonprofit status is cool

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[–] oldfart@lemm.ee 1 points 4 months ago

If you have a bit extra money, get a seedbox. Cheapest I've seen is €10/mo

[–] IronKrill@lemmy.ca 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I've been happily using Windscribe for a while now, they have port forwarding with a dedicated IP. Averaging out the separate charges, it's about $4 USD/month for a custom plan (1 location + unlimited data) + dedicated IP. Technically their Pro tier includes ephemeral port forwarding, but I don't like how it works.

[–] Cgers@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Airvpn offers port forwarding

[–] ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Aren't they located in Italy, the Shithole that keeps trying to outlaw all VPNs and/or force them to provide backdoors and identifiable customers? They can only be stopped so many times before they succeed...

[–] Cgers@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 months ago

Yeah it's a bit of a "for now" thing and worth keeping an eye on Italy. To their credit, they don't offer services in Italy itself anymore after the "privacy shield" bullshit because "it goes against their mission" (for what that's worth lol)

Afaik, there's not many other choices for port forwarding

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[–] Stormcrow@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 months ago

GL.iNet router all the way.

[–] Aux@feddit.uk 1 points 4 months ago

Rent a seed box. That's the best solution for everyone.

[–] kylian0087@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 months ago (8 children)

Look in to i2p

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