If you are experiencing Strict or Moderate NAT, here are a few things to help you open up your router’s NAT:Ĭhecking the IP configuration of the gaming console

Strict NAT - This means that you have limited connectivity with other players and players who have Strict or Moderate NAT will not be able to join your gaming session.

You will be able to connect to other players but some functions will be limited.

Moderate NAT - This means that your connectivity to other players is neither limited nor open.

Open NAT - This means that your gaming console has the ability to connect to anyone’s games, host games, and other users will be able to find and connect to the game you are hosting.

In gaming consoles, there are three (3) NAT types to describe your connectivity to other players over the Internet: NOTE: Before checking the router settings, make sure first that your gaming console has an Open NAT when connected directly to the modem without the Linksys router. This procedure will be further explained through the steps below. When it comes to opening of the ports, you will need to set the IP settings on the gaming console to static to complete the set-up. Thus, making the gaming console work successfully online. Once the ports are successfully opened, the NAT Type will change to Open or Moderate.

You may do this by either doing Port Forwarding or Port Triggering. Sometimes due to the built-in firewall of the router, you will need to open ports. This problem is resolved by checking the settings on your router which contribute to NAT issues. Gaming consoles such as Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3, and Wii™ often encounter NAT related issues resulting to poor gaming experience. A known issue with Linksys routers is the NAT Type 3 or anything related to dropping of Internet connectivity during play time. It adds security to the network by keeping the private IP addresses hidden from the outside world. Network Address Translation (NAT) is the ability of a router to translate a public IP address to a private IP address and vice versa.

Xbox 360s ethernet loopback cable