What does NAT internet mean?
What does NAT internet mean?
NAT indicates we lack publicly assignable IP addresses. Your IP falls within the RFC1918 range, meaning it isn't a routeable public IP, so direct access isn't possible. You can observe its presence when you connect and it acknowledges the request, but it can't reach you directly. Most routers offer a configuration to map internal hosts or ports to your router's public IP, which is the standard approach. However, using NAT with your ISP's settings limits control over port and IP assignments. RFC 1918 lists private address blocks: 10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12, and 192.168.0.0/16. These ranges are meant for local networks only, not for internet communication. That's why routers typically assign a static public IP when you set them up.
Based on the details I gathered, it seems they rely on 4G LTE for their internet connection. That suggests you're probably using a carrier-grade NAT setup. While I can't confirm this for your region, in the US most wired internet services provide a fixed IP address, whereas many wireless carriers use carrier-grade NAT. We simply don't have enough IPv4 addresses left. A few companies are slowly shifting to IPv6, but it's still a transition process.
Hello once more, Ubisoft support. I reached out to you and they mentioned that if your internet service provider uses carrier-grade NAT, it might be impacting your connection. They suggested considering a static IP address from your ISP. After setting that up, you should be able to finish the port forwarding steps outlined in their connectivity troubleshooting guide. I’ll try setting up a static IP and explain what it is.
A static IP is an address that remains constant. You probably need to pay your ISP for it. It can't be set up by you, the ISP will assign one to you.
You can verify if your internet is NAT by checking your router settings or using online tools that detect ISP configurations. Yes, you can look it up yourself without needing to contact your ISP directly.
Review Lurick's update on Google to find your public IP. If it begins with 10.xx.xxx.xxx, 172.xx.xxx.xxx, or 192.168.xxx.xxx, you're behind a NAT. Your address doesn't match those patterns, meaning you're not using a NAT. Updated October 24, 2021 by RockSolid1106