jad594 wroteHey guys, if im using a Thomson V8 modem from Terranet and my NAT type is Strict can anyone show me a way of making my NAT open?
Please dont get too scientific with me :(
Just easy brief steps would be nice since im noot too much of a computer tech :/
Its really annoying after 1AM all of a sudden I cant find games or sign into PSN even ... :(
Cheers!
For PS3: refer to
http://portforward.com/ and make sure you select your router's model, PS3 console ,and COD MW3. (You can skip any ads you see during the steps)
As for: why you can't join after 1AM to PSN, if you mean Call of duty MW3 particurarily then it is either:
A-Your ping goes above 2xx ms and COD MW3 does NOT work in this case.
B-If you're getting a message such as 'EA servers are not available at this time' then you'd better try reconnecting/restarting your router. (The EA Servers may be really down).
C-As PSN availability generally could be itself or your internet connection.
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3 Nat Types:
a-Nat Type 3= Strict = Very bad= Will cause some interruptions and lags during online play.
b-Nat Type 2= Moderate= Good: Good for playing online alone but
may/maynot cause lag for the other party joined if he has a higher nat type.
c-Nat Type 1=Open= Best: Exemption: sometimes joining a party member of Moderate nat type
may/maynot cause
YOU to lag)
Additional Detailed Explanation to open ports if you can't follow up with the previous website provided:
---For PS3 Only:
1-Login to your router's settings page through IP/Domain: 192.xxx.x.x
2-Put your
PS3 IP address ,assigned by your router, as Static/Reserved OR when you configure your PS3 connection through the PS3..through the steps select:
SET DHCP Client-->Enable: and set 'name to whatever you want' as this
DHCP name will compensate to your fixed ip now OR you may do as well through
PS3 MAC address in your
router's local network page and will compensate to your fixed ip too.
3-Start forwarding PS3 Cod MW3 ports ,for the IP you set as Static/Reserved, as follows:
ports: 3075, 3478, 3479 (UDP).
ports: 80, 443, 3074, 5223 (TCP).
•For voice / video chat and online game play UDP: 3658
4-Enable 'UPNP' or 'Universal Plug and Play' if disabled.
5-If step '3' fails to move at least to 'NAT type: Moderate' then try the following step '6'
6-Put the Static/Reserved IP on 'DMZ/Demilitarized Zone' or assign as 'Public IP address'. Try this step with step '3' once... and once again without it then compare the best outputs for Nat Type.
***(Note that if you are on a bridge connection or connected by 2 routers then connect your PS3 with manual ip addresses setting ,to bypass the first router's firewall, as it will also act as 'Static/Reserved' ip in this case: then recheck
'Nat Type' Status directly once
without the steps and once again
but skip '2')
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For further information, refer to
http://activision.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/activision.cfg/php/enduser/home2.php
.