Question - How to Determine if Setup Includes NAT Router?

[hjlbx 2]

Hello,

 

ipconfig indicates the system IPv4 address and Default Gateway are 198.168.*

 

Does this indicate that the cable router is also a NAT router?

 

Thanks.

 

 

[Fabian Wosar 390]

Yes, it does. If your system only has IP addresses that belong to the private address ranges you are using a NAT.

[hjlbx 2]

Hello Fabian,

 

The utility of the firewall remains for allowing/blocking app connections.

 

Than You.

[Fabian Wosar 390]

Yes, that remains. But incoming connections will always end up at your router. So there is no way for us to even see them unless they are forwarded, which they usually aren't unless you set port forwarding up.