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ichestnut
Mar 08, 2021Tutor
AC1900 R7000 port forwarding for NAT type 2 on PS4
Helllo, I have recently purchased the R7000|AC1900 Nighthawk Router. I am trying to play online games like Call of Duty Warzone and Madden 21. I keep getting NAT type 3 which is strict and can not pl...
plemans
Mar 08, 2021Guru - Experienced User
What modem/gateway do you have?
You could always go in and set the ps4 into the netgear's dmz.
How do I set up a default DMZ server on my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
ichestnut
Mar 08, 2021Tutor
I don’t have a modem. I plug my router into the wall port using an Ethernet cable. I use port 1 on the router to connect the PS4 to the router.
- plemansMar 08, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Somethings on the other end of that ethernet connection.
Maybe its an ont. maybe its an apartment supplied switch the supplies everyone with ethernet.
It can change your nat types.
Explained: NAT Types for PS, Xbox & PC - PureVPN Blog
Did you try the dmz option?