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?

    • GripplerEnglish
      123·
      4 months ago

      That’s not a firewall though, which is what OP mentions.

      • Baggins [he/him]English
        190·
        4 months ago

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

        • GripplerEnglish
          71·
          4 months ago

          Maybe not, but you and I definitely dont, so let’s stick to what they’re actually saying instead of guessing.

          • Baggins [he/him]English
            41·
            4 months 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 👍

        • whoareuOPEnglish
          50·
          4 months 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.

    • whoareuOPEnglish
      80·
      4 months ago

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