Re: CGNAT Solutions

[Mike Hammett <nanog () ics-il net>]

I haven't used them, but 6-WIND is pretty proud of their CGNAT performance. 




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Mike Hammett 
Intelligent Computing Solutions 
http://www.ics-il.com 

Midwest-IX 
http://www.midwest-ix.com 

----- Original Message -----

From: "John Alcock" <john () alcock org> 
To: nanog () nanog org 
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:12:29 PM 
Subject: CGNAT Solutions 


Afternoon, 


I run a small ISP in Tennessee. COVID has forced a lot of people to work from home. I am starting to run low on IP's 
and need to consider CGNAT. 


I do have IPV6 space, but we all know that until we force everyone to move to IPV6, we need to keep IPV4 up and 
running. 


I could buy more space, but I am really wondering if that is the best option. It is expensive. I know CGNAT devices are 
expensive as well, but it looks like I could stretch it out a bit. 


My thinking is to convert about 50% of my subscribers to CGNAT. 


I am interested in vendors or devices you have used in the past. I already know about the pitfalls many of my 
subscribers will have with CGNAT such as VPN's, Gamers, etc. 


What are your thoughts on CGNAT vendors? 


A10Networks 
F5Networks 
Others?