Edit: Big thanks to everybody who shared their advice! :) I’m very pleasantly surprised and will definitely explore all the options you guys provided, such as getting an additional router or configuring Tailscale. Again, big thanks to everyone!

Hi all, I’ve recently moved and now my ISP doesn’t allow port forwarding for wired connections (wifi only), and my landlord does not allow changing ISPs. Now my home server is practically useless which makes me very sad.

Is there any easy way to still access device ports without port forwarding or buying a wifi card/dongle is my safest bet?

  • Too Lazy Didn't NameEnglish
    14•1 year ago

    In the US at least, ISPs can force you to use a specific router and software restrict certain functions.

    I have AT&T and they do this to me, I just have my own router behind theirs. Might be what OP needs to do.

    • Eager EagleEnglish
      11•1 year ago

      I knew they provided some “perks” to incentivize using their own router, like free support and compatibility with other junk they push to customers, but actively forcing users should be forbidden.

      Do you also have to pay to “rent” the device?

    • @jgkawell@lemmy.worldEnglish
      8•1 year ago

      Yeah I have AT&T and had to set up IP passthrough on their router/gateway box. Basically it makes it so the ISP provided router acts as if it isn’t there and my router gets to do whatever it wants.

    • @terminhell@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      5•1 year ago

      If it’s fiber, you don’t need the modem. You’ll still need it once every few months.

      Things you’ll need:

      1. your own router
      2. cheap 4 port switch (1gig pref)

      Setup: Connect gpon (the little fiber converter box they installed on the wall near modem) wan to any port on 4port switch. Then from switch to gpon port of modem (usually red or green port). Make sure modem fully syncs. Once this happens, you can move the cable from the modem to your own routers wan port. Done! Allow router a few moments to sync as well.

      Now, every once in a while they’ll send a line refresh signal that will break this, or if a power outage occurs. In such case, you’ll just plug back in their modem, move cable back to gpon port of modem, wait for sync. Move cable back to router.

      Edit: (after thought) put all this equipment on a battery backup and you’ll still have Internet during short power outages.