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NAT issues (oh the fun)

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  • kamikaze_pigmy
     
    Level 38
    DJ Boy
    Posts: 8455
    May 6, 2008 11:45 am GMT
    So I've had a strict NAT (Network Address Translation for those of you who dont know) for a while now, and now GTA 4's come along I've noticed I just can't join any game without being booted out for some stupid reason which I know is related to my NAT. I have experienced this for a while, but the GTA multiplayer seems the most effected. Anyway, any chance you can help me get it to "Open" so I can go play some multiplayer

    Here's my all-important setup: My desktop connected via WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network), or "wireless", to my BT home hub. My 360 is then connected to my desktop via an ethernet cable.

    Thanks.
    So I've had a strict NAT (Network Address Translation for those of you who dont know) for a while now, and now GTA 4's come along I've noticed I just can't join any game without being booted out for some stupid reason which I know is related to my NAT. I have experienced this for a while, but the GTA multiplayer seems the most effected. Anyway, any chance you can help me get it to "Open" so I can go play some multiplayer :)

    Here's my all-important setup: My desktop connected via WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network), or "wireless", to my BT home hub. My 360 is then connected to my desktop via an ethernet cable.

    Thanks.
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  • Mau-Justice
     
    Level 24
    I Feel Asleep!!
    Posts: 4930
    May 6, 2008 11:49 am GMT
    The only time I have a problem with my NAT is in Halo3, it pops up a message saying matchmaking will be slower. GTA4 has worked flawlessly for me.

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    The only time I have a problem with my NAT is in Halo3, it pops up a message saying matchmaking will be slower. GTA4 has worked flawlessly for me.
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  • d_black
     
    Level 39
    Max Force
    Posts: 1551
    May 6, 2008 11:57 am GMT

    I also use BT Home Hub and I have an open NAT with 2 xboxes (trust me, no easy task). Ensure that your hub software is up to date. Latest version is 6.2.6.E.

    Perhaps you need to connect directly to the hub rather than through your laptop. If you have to connect through your laptop then ensure that you port forward the Xbox Live ports on your laptop.

    Edited on May 6, 2008 11:59 am GMT

    I also use BT Home Hub and I have an open NAT with 2 xboxes (trust me, no easy task). Ensure that your hub software is up to date. Latest version is 6.2.6.E.

    Perhaps you need to connect directly to the hub rather than through your laptop. If you have to connect through your laptop then ensure that you port forward the Xbox Live ports on your laptop.

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  • ittman123
     
    Level 25
    Defias Brotherhood
    Posts: 41
    May 6, 2008 12:01 pm GMT

    you're probably going to need to hook directly to your router, either with an ethernet cable, or WiFi. When you're going through another device like that(your PC), it may be causing a NAT issue, since the host server is probably having an issue with re-routing the IP packet info through the PC. Normally this will not cause an issue, but with some games, it's going to have an impact. (probably because of security concerns, anti-cheating sub routines, or due to time delay due to the NAT re-routing on your home network)

    you're probably going to need to hook directly to your router, either with an ethernet cable, or WiFi. When you're going through another device like that(your PC), it may be causing a NAT issue, since the host server is probably having an issue with re-routing the IP packet info through the PC. Normally this will not cause an issue, but with some games, it's going to have an impact. (probably because of security concerns, anti-cheating sub routines, or due to time delay due to the NAT re-routing on your home network)

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  • kamikaze_pigmy
     
    Level 38
    DJ Boy
    Posts: 8455
    May 6, 2008 12:18 pm GMT
    Ok, so according to this guide site I found, its not an uncommon problem, and theres a guide, but you have to pay for it.... It says something about bridging, and seeing as theres so many knowlegable people here, does any one know how i would go about doing that?

    Heres the link to the desciption of what I am trying to accomplish:

    http://www.xboxlivetheguidestore.co.uk/

    ^ Out of the 2 setups it shows mine is the top one, except with a desktop in place of the laptop, not that that changes anything.
    Ok, so according to this guide site I found, its not an uncommon problem, and theres a guide, but you have to pay for it.... It says something about bridging, and seeing as theres so many knowlegable people here, does any one know how i would go about doing that?

    Heres the link to the desciption of what I am trying to accomplish:

    http://www.xboxlivetheguidestore.co.uk/

    ^ Out of the 2 setups it shows mine is the top one, except with a desktop in place of the laptop, not that that changes anything.
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