Method for hiding ISP information in IP addresses
Method for hiding ISP information in IP addresses
Hello, I’m playing a MMORPG on my computer and have access to a multi-client mode that lets me run the same game with three different accounts from one machine. This allows me to play three sessions at once. But when I switch to a laptop using the same modem or internet connection, I can’t launch the game. The system restricts opening more than three clients from a single modem IP address. To play on the laptop, I need to share my mobile data or internet through my phone’s SIM card with the laptop. This workaround lets me access the game remotely.
I’m wondering if there’s another way to bypass this limit—like using a different ISP IP masking method at home. For instance, if I install an extra router for my modem and set up a bridge between it and my modem, then connect the laptop via an RJ45 port, could I exceed the cap? This is just a guess, and I don’t have a router yet. If you know of any other tools, programs, or devices that might help, I’d be open to checking them out or getting recommendations.
Additionally, I can run three clients on the laptop using free VPN services such as Windscribe, though many of those IP addresses are often blocked and could cause connectivity problems due to server locations.
This approach still exposes your public IP address. It's unusual for games to rely on an IP for this purpose, since using CG-NAT could prevent access for many users. A VPN also poses similar risks by sharing connections across numerous customers. Your current method via your phone is the most cost-effective. Alternatively, setting up a private VPN through a Virtual Private Server would be more reliable and less likely to be blocked or cause latency problems.
The IP address cap is linked to your account through your ISP. Most providers give residential users one IPv4 address. You might buy extra IPs from them, but I note that depending on your location, some regions permit this while others don’t. Interestingly, there are around 4.3 billion possible IPv4 addresses. With roughly eight billion people worldwide, the numbers add up. Think about it—we’ve used nearly all IPv4 addresses so far. Keep in mind not every address is meant for public routing, like those on your home router. Until the internet shifts to IPv6 and systems are updated to support it better, this trend is likely to continue.