Hello,

I am using qbittorrent for torrenting and my ISP has refused to open up firewall because of fucking “security” reasons. however I can still seed the torrent how is that possible? I mean all the incoming connections should be blocked right? isn’t it how firewall works?

  • GripplerEnglish
    123·
    5 months ago

    That’s not a firewall though, which is what OP mentions.

      • GripplerEnglish
        71·
        5 months ago

        Maybe not, but you and I definitely dont, so let’s stick to what they’re actually saying instead of guessing.

        • Baggins [he/him]@lemmy.caEnglish
          41·
          5 months ago

          You commented that it’s “super weird and invasive” for an ISP to “firewall” listening ports. It just so happens that CGNAT also has the same effect and is super commonly used right now.

          I think I’m good 👍

      • whoareu@lemmy.caOPEnglish
        5·
        5 months ago

        Yes I know what’s preventing me from opening ports. I also called my ISP they said we can’t open the firewall so the incoming connections will be blocked.