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Security - not really, but to be honest CG-NAT is kind of nice for privacy. I don't have to worry about leaking a (by default) permanent identifier. Once/if I go full ipv6, I'll probably start using a VPN full time.


Conversely, CGNAT also means that if someone in your neighbourhood decided to be a malicious actor, you will likely be affected too.


For law enforcement purposes most CGNAT operators should keep a log of who had what address at what time. You can still get blocked by websites until you get a new address, though.


The IP that you use to connect outside is separate and not permanent by default. AFAIK both Windows 11 and Linux generate a new one every day.


AFAIK it is within the same /64, which for all tracking purposes means "the same ip". The CG-NAT ip on the other hand is not even unique at any particular moment, let alone permanently. Kind of like having your own free residential VPN.




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