Can I Still Play MW 2 With A Strict NAT?

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#1 xxxCr00k3dxxx
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For some odd reason I cannot change my NAT settings (Well I just cant find out where to do it) no matter how hard I try.My ISP is Xplornet Canada because it is the only internet we can get where I live.I have my ethernet cable hooked up to my PC.I do not have a router only this black little box with a green light on it.If anybody knows how I can fix it or just tell me that its good enough for Modern Warfare 2 it will be highly aprreciated.

BTW the black box thing is small and it is from Mottorolla.

Thanks.

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#2 snackdaddy
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Is that DSL or Cable?

The Nat issue may resolve if you connect your modem "the little black box" directly to the xbox, skipping the PC. However, if its DSL there would be some extra steps.

maybe check support.xbox.com also...

but to answer you question, the Nat setting may mess with your ability to join Multiplayer games and/or chat.

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#3 xxxCr00k3dxxx
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Is that DSL or Cable?

The Nat issue may resolve if you connect your modem "the little black box" directly to the xbox, skipping the PC. However, if its DSL there would be some extra steps.

maybe check support.xbox.com also...

but to answer you question, the Nat setting may mess with your ability to join Multiplayer games and/or chat.

snackdaddy

Its DSL and how do i connect the modem atraight to my Xbox?It is already plugged into the wall and I dont see how to connect it to my Xbox.And I can play any other online game I have except for Gears 2 with my strict NAT.

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#4 xxxCr00k3dxxx
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So will I be able to play Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer or not?
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#5 famoussasjohn
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So will I be able to play Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer or not?xxxCr00k3dxxx
you will have a tough time connecting to people, 9 times out of 10, you might have a problem, because your internet is restricting any connections to and from your xbox.
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#6 Diego_921
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my friend has a strict nat and you can still play but its really hard toconnectto a friends game

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If you have a strict NAT you will struggle to meet up with friends in most online games, though you may be able to join some games with random people. It will be worth the time finding out how to get yours to atleast moderate, to make going online much better
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#8 xxxCr00k3dxxx
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Thanks for all the answers guys.All I realy want is to be able to play online even if it is with random strangers.My friends can connect to me in CoD 4 though and i can connect wiht them but that doesnt really matter.I called my ISP again and they said I have to pay 10 more dollars a month to be able to change my nat because thats not included in our package ...
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#9 Wakanoid
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Well, I know one my friends can't search for games... But he can join some people, so instead of searching he just joins people, I'll ask him what his NAT is.