Life Behind the Firewall Curtain?

beegle asks: "After a recent move, I discovered that my only broadband option is a cable company that puts all of its customers behind a NAT box. That means that my ISP gives me a 'private' 10.x.x.x address instead of a routable IP address. I'd like to connect to my machines remotely and use software that depends on a real address (P2P, games, etc.). The ISP doesn't prohibit this, but they're not willing to help, either. I've considered setting up a VPN to a friend's network, but that seems terribly inefficient. What hardware or software would you recommend for those of us who are stuck with 'fake' IP addresses?"

Comments

Re:Port mapping

[Anonymous Coward]

Yes, thank you for the tutorial, but we all understand the concept of NAT and routing. Except you. You just bought a router, followed the instructions, and somehow believe yourself to have become an expert.

Sure, he could go buy a Linksys router himself, but the $50 for it is a lot of money for something he'd really only use to beat you over the head with.

Re:Port mapping

[MoonBuggy]

...it was pretty much implied that he does not have control over his ISP's networking equipment at their office(s).

True, but he was asking us about specific hardware purchases to help his situation. I reccomend the purchase of a set of lock-picks and a map to the premesis where the router is located ;-)