CGNAT / NAT Behavior Checker
Updated May 20, 2026
Enter your carrier NAT type, NAT behavior (full cone, restricted cone, port-restricted cone, symmetric, double NAT), VPN configuration, and application type to understand session timeout risk, VPN keepalive requirements, and application impact. Produces a Low / Medium / High risk label, per-concern flags, VPN-specific advisory, recommended keepalive interval, NAT-T/IPsec compatibility verdict, and PAT/overload behavior notes.
CGNAT is pervasive on cellular networks and is often the root cause of VPN drops, NAT table timeouts, and broken ATM/POS sessions. This tool converts your configuration into a plain-English risk assessment with actionable recommendations.
CGNAT / NAT Behavior Checker
Enter your cellular carrier NAT type and session configuration to assess timeout risk, VPN compatibility, and recommended keepalive settings.
Affects NAT-T compatibility and PAT behavior assessment. Select "Unknown" if unsure.