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MR1100 – Nighthawk M1 Strict NAT on Xbox Issue
Hello, all. A few months back I purchased a unlimited data plan with at&t along with this hotspot in order to game on the Xbox One with it. So, I get on Xbox to find that I have a Strict NAT. I kno...
Hi LostRoseSR2,
Please refer to the link below which is on the same issue.
"Internet service over LTE is usually double NATed. There's nothing you can do to avoid this short of using a VPN."
- Jason N
What VPN should I use for an M1 Nighthawk and how do I make it open my NAT? Will it decrease ping?
Hi LostRoseSR2,
Please proceed with the steps below to enable VPN on your M1 device. :]
For configuring a VPN, Please contact NETGEAR support line.
1. Enter http://m.home or http://192.168.1.1.
2. Enter the administrator login password.3. Select SETTINGS > Advanced Settings > Other.
4. Select the VPN Service Enable check box.
5. Click the Apply button.
- Jason N- This? It was already enabled. That's all that's on the "Other" page. There is no VPN service enable.
Hi LostRoseSR2,
Thank you for confirming that it is already enabled. Please contact NETGEAR support line for configuring a VPN. :]
- Jason N
