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Port Forwarding with Three Mobile Bband: Is it possible?

  • 18-08-2010 10:13am
    #1
    JonathanAnon
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    Hi lads,

    I have a linux box that I set up here as my web server.. Is it possible to set up port forwarding on the 3Pay Monthly. I think I remember somebody else saying here before that it is not possible to set up this on mobile bband. I've tried it quickly there a few minutes ago, and it doesnt seem to work..

    Can anybody confirm this for me?
    thanks,


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  • #2
    Knasher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,370 ✭✭✭Knasher


    By default I'd imagine that you are using 3ireland.ie as your APN on your 3G dongle, which is NAT'd behind a firewall provided by 3 and which you have no control over to open ports. Obviously this is necessary because most people are just using the dongles plugged directly into their laptops and their firewalls may not be up to snuff.

    It is possible to change your APN to 3internet, which will provide a public IP which you can then route from like a normal internet address. Obviously it is then on you to provide a decent firewall to protect yourself.

    AFAIK there is no problem with regards to billing with using this APN, however I haven't looked too closely as I'm not using 3G at the moment. Might be a good idea to check it yourself before changing over as it could be quite expensive if it isn't part of your package.


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