Hi, I just purchased the XR500 (Router) and the CM1000 (Modem) to replace my current setup because it was outdated and giving me "Strict NAT" issues with both my Xbox One Systems. It was 4+ years old and I needed to upgrade months ago, but this Strict NAT issue has pushed me over the edge. Both items are currently on there way, but I wanted to get a head start and figure out if I needed to enable or change some settings so I can set up ASAP. Since the XR500 is a Gaming Router I expect for it to be an amazing out of box experience, but any advice would be very appreciated. I currently play Rocket League and Monster Hunter World more than anything else (if that matters at all.)

Where are you seeing Strict NAT? On the xbox dash board networking settings or in game? What games are you playing? Wired LAN cable connections are preferred for gaming. if you use wired and have wireless configured, the console will automatically use the wired connection when the cable is plugged in. If in game, You need to check to see what kind of NAT this model router has. I presume it will be Port Address Restricted NAT or maybe Symmetric NAT. If so and you have more than one game console online at the same time on the same router, Please review this:http://badmodems.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=21&sid=70260bacf99743db46c1767674b5f0c7 In most cases xbox one now has the new port address feature on each game console were you can change the port address each xbox uses. So xbox #1 will be 3074 and xbox #2 would one of the other few selections seen in the networking advanced settings. These should be automatically done by the consoles. Another issue is that if the consoles themselves are OPEN NAT and IN GAME NAT is moderate or strict, this a problem with howe the game is handling port and upnp. See the above link. Sometimes no matter what ports are configured or if just using uPnP, the game will not work correctly due to it's mis-handling of ports and uPnP. The only work around i've seen with two or more game consoles play same game and getting OPEN NAT on all consoles and in game is to find a FULL CONE NAT router. This issue isn't a problem for one single game console FYI. Only two or more. Buddy of mine told me this morning that his games are all OPEN NAT however it's a single console game player.

Netduma-Fraser, Sorry for the confusion. I have Strict NAT on my old modem/router combo. The new XR500 will not arrive till early next week.

Just got my XR router in house to day. You'll be happy to know that two xbox one consoles playing same game (CoD WWII) get OPEN NAT on dashboard and in game on both consoles. As long as you set NAT FILTER feature option from Secure to OPEN on the router. :smileyvery-happy:

I was just told yesterday they oversold the item and were out of stock. Took them forever to tell me, but I cancelled the order and purchased it again on Amazon. Being delivered today finally. lol

Hi karot, great to hear you've purchased the router, I'm sure you'll love it!By default the options that you will need for an open NAT on multiple consoles will be enabled (UPnP). If you encounter an issue it would be a good idea to assign a port on the consoles itself as I believe you can now do that with Xbox. Just as a rule of thumb have the Geo-Filter disabled when booting up the console to prevent a false NAT reading.

XR500 - What settings are needed to have Open NAT on 2 Xbox One Consoles?

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Netduma-Fraser
NetDuma Partner
Jan 30, 2018
Hi karot, great to hear you've purchased the router, I'm sure you'll love it!

By default the options that you will need for an open NAT on multiple consoles will be enabled (UPnP). If you encounter an issue it would be a good idea to assign a port on the consoles itself as I believe you can now do that with Xbox.

Just as a rule of thumb have the Geo-Filter disabled when booting up the console to prevent a false NAT reading.
- karothacker
  Guide
  Jan 30, 2018
  Thank you for your quick reply.
  
  So I was just need to assign different ports to different consoles? Does it matter if they are both on WiFi and not hard wired?
  - Netduma-Fraser
    NetDuma Partner
    Jan 30, 2018
    Only if they both don't get an open NAT immediately and I would recommend giving them a port on the consoles settings yes. That doesn't matter but they would have a better connection if wired.
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 03, 2018
Just got my XR router in house to day. You'll be happy to know that two xbox one consoles playing same game (CoD WWII) get OPEN NAT on dashboard and in game on both consoles. As long as you set NAT FILTER feature option from Secure to OPEN on the router. :smileyvery-happy:
- karothacker
  Guide
  Feb 03, 2018
  That's good to know!
  
  Unfortunately, Best Buy has delayed my shipment and has not given me an ETA...
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Feb 03, 2018
    I got mine off Amazon. Quick delivery.

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XR500 - What settings are needed to have Open NAT on 2 Xbox One Consoles?