Edit: Big thanks to everybody who shared their advice! :) I’m very pleasantly surprised and will definitely explore all the options you guys provided, such as getting an additional router or configuring Tailscale. Again, big thanks to everyone!
Hi all, I’ve recently moved and now my ISP doesn’t allow port forwarding for wired connections (wifi only), and my landlord does not allow changing ISPs. Now my home server is practically useless which makes me very sad.
Is there any easy way to still access device ports without port forwarding or buying a wifi card/dongle is my safest bet?
I’m surprised how many people suggest using a Cloudflare tunnel given one of the main points of self-hosting is to avoid using centralized systems.
If it’s for your own personal use and regular internet users don’t need to be able to access it, just use a VPN. Way more secure. Wireguard is great. I like Tailscale, which uses Wireguard but makes it very easy to configure a mesh network with it.
You should be able to place the Xfinity modem into bridge mode and use your own router. Alternatively you can buy your own cable modem and return the rented one to Xfinity. Just make sure the modem you buy is DOCSIS 3.1 or 4.0 since some stores are still selling older DOCSIS 3.0 modems at full price.