Another XBOX NAT - Strict thread

mick_b · 11-07-2009, 07:41 AM

Hello all.

I would like to change my NAT settings from strict, to open, as I am unable to connect with friends.

I have an O2 Wireless Router II connected to the pc via ethernet. My xbox is connected wirelessly.

I have read about UPnP but for some reason I cannot access my router settings.

I was wondering if anybody could help me, or at least point me in the right direction.

Thanks

**johnwill** · 11-07-2009, 12:11 PM

First step is to figure out how to access the router's configuration. You should have gotten a manual from the ISP when they installed this box.

mick_b · 11-08-2009, 06:40 AM

Ok I finally got into my settings. (Turns out it wasnt mac compatible).

But it appears that UPnP was already enabled! So I am now stuck for ideas.

It is still set to STRICT.

mick_b · 11-08-2009, 06:48 AM

wooo I've done it. something about static IP's and setting it to automatic.

**johnwill** · 11-08-2009, 09:07 AM

Thanks for the feedback, glad it all worked out.

11-07-2009, 07:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
mick_b Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 OS: osx	Another XBOX NAT - Strict thread Hello all. I would like to change my NAT settings from strict, to open, as I am unable to connect with friends. I have an O2 Wireless Router II connected to the pc via ethernet. My xbox is connected wirelessly. I have read about UPnP but for some reason I cannot access my router settings. I was wondering if anybody could help me, or at least point me in the right direction. Thanks

11-07-2009, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,802 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Another XBOX NAT - Strict thread First step is to figure out how to access the router's configuration. You should have gotten a manual from the ISP when they installed this box. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-08-2009, 06:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
mick_b Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 OS: osx	Re: Another XBOX NAT - Strict thread Ok I finally got into my settings. (Turns out it wasnt mac compatible). But it appears that UPnP was already enabled! So I am now stuck for ideas. It is still set to STRICT.

11-08-2009, 06:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
mick_b Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 OS: osx	Re: Another XBOX NAT - Strict thread wooo I've done it. something about static IP's and setting it to automatic.

11-08-2009, 09:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,802 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Another XBOX NAT - Strict thread Thanks for the feedback, glad it all worked out. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience