GCNAT

[#1]

Before upgrading to full fibre, does anyone know if Plusnet adopts the GCNAT protocols for IP addresses?  I use Plex a lot and external access requires port forwarding which I understand no longer works under GCNAT.

Thanks

[#2 · Accepted solution]

Plusnet does not, and never has use/used CGNAT.

[#3]

Great to hear, many thanks for the info

Cheers

[#4]

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@s3dbw wrote:

I use Plex a lot and external access requires port forwarding

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It would be far better to NOT open ANY ports (unless your firewall can exclude ALL external IP addresses other than your remote connection) due to the security risk involved.

Instead use a free VPN such as TailScale to provide a secure tunnel from your Plex server to your remote devices.

This video will give you an idea of what is involved - YouTube : Using Plex on a Personal VPN Like Tailscale

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[#5]

Thanks for the info, will have a look at that

regards

[#6]

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