How to Avoid Buddy Telco CGNAT in Australia

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PUREVPNHow to Avoid Buddy Telco CGNAT in Australia

Carrier-Grade Network Address Translation (aka CGNAT) is a technique used by ISPs like Buddy Telco to manage the scarcity of IPv4 addresses. Since the same public IP address is allocated to multiple users, CGNAT can significantly hamper your online activities, especially when it comes to hosting servers or remotely accessing your devices.

However, there is a simple workaround to get around these limitations: using a VPN with port forwarding. If you are wondering how to overcome Buddy Telco’s CGNAT, read on to learn how the PureVPN Port Forwarding add-on can help.

What Issues Does Buddy Telco CGNAT Cause?

Here are some of the challenges you might face due to Buddy Telco’s use of CGNAT:

Server Hosting Difficulties

Hosting a server at home for media sharing or running a personal blog becomes problematic with Buddy Telco’s CGNAT. Sharing a public IP address with others can obstruct incoming connections to your server and isolate it from outside access. 

Online Gaming Hurdles

For gaming enthusiasts, CGNAT can disrupt the peer-to-peer connections essential for multiplayer gaming. This might result in increased lag, troubles connecting to gaming servers, and more frequent disconnections. 

Remote Access Barriers

Remotely accessing your home network is significantly more difficult under CGNAT. Whether it is managing smart home devices or accessing files on your home computer, the shared IP scenario can greatly restrict your direct access capabilities. 

Voice over IP Problems

VoIP services depend on open ports to maintain clear and stable communication. Under CGNAT, this becomes difficult to achieve, potentially leading to dropped calls, poor audio quality, and unreliable VoIP connections.

How to Check if Buddy Telco Uses CGNAT

Here are two simple methods to check if your Buddy Telco connection is under CGNAT:

Method 1: Check the Router’s WAN IP Address

  1. Open a web browser and enter your router’s IP address into the address bar.
  2. Enter your username and password to access the dashboard.
  3. Navigate to the status screen on the dashboard.
  4. Find the section labeled as ‘WAN IP’ or a similar term, which might vary based on the router model.
  5. Examine the IP address assigned to the router’s WAN interface.
  6. If this IP address falls within the range of 100.64.0.1 to 100.127.255.254, your connection is likely behind CGNAT. This IP range is designated for CGNAT usage.

Method 2: Compare WAN IP and Public IP Address

  1. Follow the steps from Method 1 to find and note down the WAN IP address from your router’s dashboard.
  2. Open a new tab in your web browser
  3. Search for “what is my IP address” and press Enter.
  4. Remember the public IP address displayed by the search results.
  5. If the WAN IP and the public IP address are different, it indicates that your ISP is using CGNAT.
  6. If they match, your connection likely has a direct public IP address, meaning it is not behind CGNAT.

How to Avoid Buddy Telco CGNAT with PureVPN

Using PureVPN’s Port Forwarding add-on can help you sidestep Buddy Telco’s CGNAT and establish direct connections. Follow this quick setup guide to get started:

  1. Sign up for PureVPN and add Port Forwarding to your plan.
  1. Log into the Member Area and go to the Subscriptions tab.
  1. Click Configure next to Port Forwarding.
  1. Choose Enable specific ports, enter your port numbers, and click Apply Settings.
  1. Open the PureVPN app, connect to a PF-supported server and you are all good!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Buddy Telco use CGNAT?

Yes, Buddy Telco assigns a single public IP address to multiple users via CGNAT, which can lead to issues in online gaming or server hosting.

How do I opt out of Buddy Telco CGNAT?

Unfortunately, it is not possible as Buddy Telco does not provide the option to opt out of CGNAT or get a static IP address.

Can I use a port forwarding VPN to avoid Buddy Telco CGNAT?

Absolutely! Using a VPN with port forwarding allows you to get around typical CGNAT limitations in just a few clicks. If you run into any issues, reach out to our 24/7 customer support team via live chat.

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