Remoterig devices allow you to safely control radio stations from the comfort of your mobile phones and Windows machines. The only caveat is that you can't open ports and connect to specific radio stations on Remoterig because it performs CGNAT.
This guide explains how to port forward Remoterig and access radio stations without limitations.
What is Remoterig?
Remoterig is a system that allows you to control your amateur radio equipment from a remote location. It consists of two units - a control unit and a radio unit - connected via the internet.
The control unit is the brains of the operation and is located at the operator's station. It has a standard computer interface (USB, Ethernet, etc.) and runs the Remoterig software. The radio unit is located at the equipment site and is connected to the radio equipment. It has a standard radio interface (coaxial, RJ-45, etc.) and converts the signals from the control unit into radio frequencies.
Remoterig is an excellent solution for those who want to operate their radio equipment from a remote location or for those who want to reduce the amount of equipment they need to take on field trips. It's also perfect for clubs and groups who wish to share radios between members.
Is Port Forwarding an issue on Remoterig devices?
Connecting to radio stations can be tricky because you cannot open ports that allow direct access to specific frequencies. Simply put, you can't open ports on Remoterig or your home routers if your ISP performs CGNAT to conserve bandwidth issues and IPv4 depletion.
CGNAT (Carrier-Grade Network Address Translation) is a network mechanism that allows ISPs to conserve IPV4 addresses and assign a single IP address to multiple customers. Moreover, if you know how to port forward and your router is configured for port forwarding, CGNAT rejects all incoming requests.
How to set up Port Forwarding on Remoterig
The easiest way to open ports for Remote Rig sitting behind CGNAT is to use PureVPN's port forwarding add-on. You must log in to the port forwarding add-on and open ports automatically with VPN tunneling to hide your IP address.
Here's how:
- Login to the PureVPN member area.
- Click the subscription tab.
- Click Configure.
- Apply your desired port settings.
- Click Apply settings.
Quickly and safely open ports using PureVPN
Port forwarding with PureVPN is as easy as 1, 2, and 3!
Bypass CGNAT without hassle
What if your ISP uses CGNAT? To conserve bandwidth and assign a single IP address to multiple users on the same private network, most ISPs perform CGNAT (Carrier-grade Network Address Translation). CGNAT, on the other hand, makes it challenging to open ports on the router. To avoid the CGNAT issue, you can use the port forwarding add-on to port forward routers without difficulty.
Use PureVPN's port forwarding add-on to bypass CGNAT in just a few clicks.