Xbox LIVE NAT Problems with AirPort Extreme
I've read around quite a bunch and have seen many people having problems with their NAT and their AirPort Extreme router. However, after several hours of looking around and experimenting with AirPort Utilities, I've finally found a solution:
Step 1. Go onto your network settings on your Xbox and select "Configure Network." Record your I.P. Address and your MAC Address. (To find your MAC Address, scroll over to "Additional Settings" and select MAC Address. Take note of your MAC Address.
Step 2. Open AirPort Utilities.
Step 3. Select "AirPort Extreme" and click edit.
Step 4. Go into the Network tab, and click the + under DHCP Reservations.
Step 5. Enter the following:
-Description, something like ______'s Xbox LIVE Connection, etc.
-Reserve Address By: MAC Address
-MAC Address: (Enter your MAC Address)
-IPv4 Address: (Enter your I.P. Address)
Step 6: Click "Network Options..." under the Network tab. Do the following:
-Select "Enable NAT Port Mapping Protocol"
-Select "Enable default host at: (I.P. Address)"
Step 7. Test your Xbox LIVE Connection.
*IF YOUR NAT REMAINS MODERATE OR STRICT, FOLLOW MORE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW*
Step 8. Under the Network tab, click the + under Port Settings.
Step 9. You will need to open ports 53, 80, 88, 1863, and 3074 and forward them to your Xbox. This is how:
-Description, something like Xbox LIVE, etc.
-Public UDP Ports: 53
-Public TCP Ports: 53
-Private IP Address: (Enter your I.P Address)
-Private UDP Ports: 53
-Private TCP Ports: 53
Click save, and click the + again.
-Description, something like Xbox LIVE, etc.
-Public UDP Ports: 80
-Public TCP Ports: 80
-Private IP Address: (Enter your I.P Address)
-Private UDP Ports: 80
-Private TCP Ports: 80
Click save, and click the + again.
-Description, something like Xbox LIVE, etc.
-Public UDP Ports: 88
-Public TCP Ports: 88
-Private IP Address: (Enter your I.P Address)
-Private UDP Ports: 88
-Private TCP Ports: 88
Click save, and click the + again.
-Description, something like Xbox LIVE, etc.
-Public UDP Ports: 1863
-Public TCP Ports: 1863
-Private IP Address: (Enter your I.P Address)
-Private UDP Ports: 1863
-Private TCP Ports: 1863
Click save, and click the + again.
-Description, something like Xbox LIVE, etc.
-Public UDP Ports: 3074
-Public TCP Ports: 3074
-Private IP Address: (Enter your I.P Address)
-Private UDP Ports: 3074
-Private TCP Ports: 3074
Click save. Update all AirPort Extreme changes.
Step 10. Turn your console off and on. Test Xbox LIVE Connection. Your NAT should be open. If not, contact Microsoft / Apple.
I hope this helps!
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