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Netgear AC1900 R7000 Multiple Xbox Ones Open NAT Type
Hi all, What is the best solution for multiple Xbox Ones on the same network. I have two Xbox Ones. My issue - getting an open NAT Type on both Xbox Ones. Both systems have an open NAT, but not...
You can keep the IP addresses from changing by using Address Reservations. Log into the R7000. Go to ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. At the bottom will be the Address Reservation section. Add two entries for your Xboxes.
I have the X8 R8500 and have the same issue. I get open NATs on both Xbox Ones but only one open and one moderate NAT in Black Ops 3. I am only using UPnP. This is the only way that can work to get open NATs with two Xbox Ones at the same time since they have to use the same port. But for some reason it will not work for both using Black Ops 3. If anyone comes up with a solution, or if you are listening Netgear, would you please update your firmware to utilize UPnP to work with Black Ops 3. You would probably sell a lot of routers just based on this alone. It's a big issue with multiple Xbox Ones, and more and more people have multiple Xbox Ones these days.
It may or may not help but go to WAN Setup on the R8500 and set NAT to Open.
OK thanks I will try that. You're talking about NAT Filtering right? I've seen this. And this will not present any security concerns?
I could be mistaken, but my understanding is that Open NAT filtering will allow incoming traffic to an open port to come from any IP address. Strict NAT filtering only allows a single IP address. This article has a pretty good explanation, but keep in mind that there is no standard definition of what "Open NAT" means. Netgear may have a different definition.
As far as security, yes, setting NAT to open could potentially increase your exposure. But the nature of peer-to-peer gaming requires it.