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Lthornburg64
Aug 22, 2021Aspirant
Double NAT Detected on Xbox Series X
I recently purchased a new Cable modem router to replace my isp provided equipment. I set up the router and all of my other equipment that is linked with this new router works well, except my Xbox ser...
plemans
Aug 23, 2021Guru - Experienced User
And your only networking device is the C7000? no other routers, switches, etc.
Even without dmz, if all you have is the c7000, you shouldn't even get the double nat issue. With only that device and using dmz, it should automatically pass all info to the xbox.
Lthornburg64
Aug 23, 2021Aspirant
Correct. It is the only device used for my network.
- plemansAug 23, 2021Guru - Experienced User
I'd go over your network again to look for any other devices that are running dhcp.
Even without using the DMZ option, you shouldn't be in a double nat if the xbox is wired into the c7000. With that, it should basically be a direct connection.