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Obtain private IP WAN address and port settings for torrent usage

Obtain private IP WAN address and port settings for torrent usage

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AzinN
Junior Member
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07-23-2023, 12:15 AM
#1
I've been attempting to enable my ports for smooth torrent transfers but the ISP forum advised I need a public IP WAN address, which I don't possess. Reaching out to my ISP is necessary, but it's restricted because my landlord controls the router. Using a VPN that supports torrenting might help forward ports correctly—would be worth exploring further.
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AzinN
07-23-2023, 12:15 AM #1

I've been attempting to enable my ports for smooth torrent transfers but the ISP forum advised I need a public IP WAN address, which I don't possess. Reaching out to my ISP is necessary, but it's restricted because my landlord controls the router. Using a VPN that supports torrenting might help forward ports correctly—would be worth exploring further.

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07-25-2023, 12:15 AM
#2
Just install qBittorrent and skip the setup details. It should work quickly.
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Quinnsillyhead
07-25-2023, 12:15 AM #2

Just install qBittorrent and skip the setup details. It should work quickly.

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josiecatz__10
Senior Member
640
07-30-2023, 02:15 AM
#3
I belong to various private trackers. I understand that opening ports isn't crucial for mainstream torrents, yet others advise it's essential for accessing rare files that aren't widely available.
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josiecatz__10
07-30-2023, 02:15 AM #3

I belong to various private trackers. I understand that opening ports isn't crucial for mainstream torrents, yet others advise it's essential for accessing rare files that aren't widely available.

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TomatoBelly
Junior Member
7
08-03-2023, 01:35 AM
#4
For fun and humor, use the standard username and password for your router. You can locate your WAN IP by visiting whatsmyip.org.
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TomatoBelly
08-03-2023, 01:35 AM #4

For fun and humor, use the standard username and password for your router. You can locate your WAN IP by visiting whatsmyip.org.

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Ikognito
Member
132
08-03-2023, 06:38 AM
#5
@NelizMastr: Not all IP addresses are external. Modifying another person's router settings isn't advisable.
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Ikognito
08-03-2023, 06:38 AM #5

@NelizMastr: Not all IP addresses are external. Modifying another person's router settings isn't advisable.

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08-03-2023, 03:03 PM
#6
I can access my router’s web settings. My ISP requires a public WAN IP, so I need to contact them directly, which I’m unable to do since it isn’t my device. Can you find a method to enable ports on a private WAN connection?
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TheDonnelTrain
08-03-2023, 03:03 PM #6

I can access my router’s web settings. My ISP requires a public WAN IP, so I need to contact them directly, which I’m unable to do since it isn’t my device. Can you find a method to enable ports on a private WAN connection?

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antmat04
Member
220
08-03-2023, 05:00 PM
#7
I still see them listed as blocked despite trying to allow access through a NAT rule. The redirection entries aren’t appearing either.
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antmat04
08-03-2023, 05:00 PM #7

I still see them listed as blocked despite trying to allow access through a NAT rule. The redirection entries aren’t appearing either.

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Dephunkpunk_2
Senior Member
484
08-04-2023, 12:37 AM
#8
What is a WAN IP address?
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Dephunkpunk_2
08-04-2023, 12:37 AM #8

What is a WAN IP address?

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TheoZR
Junior Member
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08-04-2023, 07:18 AM
#9
You're expressing confusion about the situation. If you're online, you likely have a public WAN IP address. Port forwarding doesn't change this IP, it just helps route traffic within your network. Your router uses your internal IP to direct ports.
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TheoZR
08-04-2023, 07:18 AM #9

You're expressing confusion about the situation. If you're online, you likely have a public WAN IP address. Port forwarding doesn't change this IP, it just helps route traffic within your network. Your router uses your internal IP to direct ports.

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danbap
Junior Member
4
08-04-2023, 07:43 AM
#10
Do you know what an external IP address is? Your internet service provider may assign you just internal IP addresses at times, which means you can't forward ports because they're sent only within the ISP's network, not accessible from outside. You can see your IP through various websites, but sometimes it shows the ISP's address instead of the one your router provides. That’s confusing.
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danbap
08-04-2023, 07:43 AM #10

Do you know what an external IP address is? Your internet service provider may assign you just internal IP addresses at times, which means you can't forward ports because they're sent only within the ISP's network, not accessible from outside. You can see your IP through various websites, but sometimes it shows the ISP's address instead of the one your router provides. That’s confusing.

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