Additional Network Ports for Multiplayer Gaming: having problems with my nat type saying open ...

Hi, my name is Marvina and I will be happy to help you.

I'm sorry you have this problem, researching on the internet I was able to find that in the forum, the independent advisor Andersonpasos, recommends the following steps for a solution.

Possibly it's your NAT

What is NAT?

NAT is nothing more than a protocol that translates IP addresses and TCP ports from the local network to the Internet. That is, the packet to be sent or received from your workstation on your local network goes to the server where your IP is exchanged for the IP of the server and the replacement of the IP of the local network validates the sending of the packet on the Internet. . When returning the package the same thing happens, but in reverse. Which ensures that the package reaches its destination.

Why is NAT important?
Your NAT type, combined with the NAT type of other players, determines whether you can use multiplayer games or group chats successfully. The following tables illustrate the differences between NAT types. And depending on your NAT type, who you can play multiplayer games with and who you can listen to in a group chat.

OPEN NAT

You can chat with other people, as well as host and play multiplayer games with people who have some type of NAT on the network.

MODERATE NAT

You can chat and participate in multiplayer games with some people; However, you may not listen to or play with others and you probably won't be chosen to host a match.

STRICT NAT
You can chat and play multiplayer games with people who have an OPEN NAT type. You cannot be chosen to organize a match.

NAT AVAILABLE

You won't be able to use group chat or connect to multiplayer games on some Xbox Live titles.
On your Windows 10 you can:

Change DNS:

Click Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center;
In the Network and Sharing Center, click Change adapter settings;
Now right click on Ethernet and select Properties. The Ethernet Properties window will open, select TCP/IPv4 and click the Properties button.
On the General tab, select Use the following DNS addresses:
Preferred DNS server: 208.67.222.222

Alternate DNS server: 208.67.220.220

Note: This DNS address is from OPEN DNS (Cisco). You can also use Google DNS: Preferred DNS Server: 8.8.8.8, Alternate DNS Server: 8.8.4.4.

Tip: You may also need to manually enter these DNS addresses into your router and disable the IPv6 protocol. In this case, consult the manual of your operator or router.

Ports required to use Xbox Live
These ports must be open for Xbox Live to work:

Port 88 (UDP)
Port 3074 (UDP and TCP)
Port 53 (UDP and TCP)
Port 80 (TCP)
Port 500 (UDP)
Port 3544 (UDP)
Port 4500 (UDP)
Note: Some game developers require you to open additional ports. Always check the developer's website to see if the game needs additional ports to run. We've collected information on some ports you may need and added them to the Additional Network Ports for Multiplayer Games forum.

If you are connected to a network at your workplace or school, ask your network administrator to open them.

Information source (credits):
https://answers.microsoft.com/thread/cf2608c0-4030-4616-8ef0-9d4c424e2541

Best regards,
Marvina.

Thank you for contact us! I'm Anderson, an Independent Consultant and a Microsoft user like you.

good afternoon

this is a problem of NAT of one of the networks, or both:

What is NAT:

NAT is nothing more than a protocol that translates IP addresses and TCP ports from the local network to the Internet. In other words, the packet to be sent or received from your workstation on your local network goes to the server where your ip is exchanged for the ip of the server and the replacement of the ip of the local network validates the sending of the packet on the internet. When the package returns, the same thing happens, but in reverse. This ensures that the package reaches its destination.

Why is NAT important?

Your NAT type, combined with the NAT type of other players, determines whether you can successfully use multiplayer games or group chats. The following tables illustrate the differences between NAT types. And based on your NAT type, who you can play multiplayer games with, and who you can listen to in a group chat.

OPEN NAT

You can chat with other people, as well as host and participate in multiplayer games with people who have any type of NAT on the network.

MODERATE NAT

You can chat and play multiplayer games with some people; however, you may not hear or play with others and will likely not be chosen to host a match.

STRICT NAT

You can chat and participate in multiplayer games with people who have an OPEN NAT type. You cannot be chosen as a match host.

NAT UNAVAILABLE

You will not be able to use group chat or connect to multiplayer games on some titles on Xbox Live.

to solve, you can try to open the service ports on your router, ask your provider for advice, or change your dns or ip.

"Required ports to use Xbox Live

These ports must be open for Xbox Live to work:

Port 88 (UDP)

Port 3074 (UDP and TCP)

Port 53 (UDP and TCP)

Port 80 (TCP)

Port 500 (UDP)

Port 3544 (UDP)

Port 4500 (UDP)"

Hello PitGaming,

If your NAT is open, then the problem lies with your friends. Even if you NAT is open and your friends is Strict or Moderate. Then you will not be able to connect to them.

I recommend talking to friends and get them to forward the correct ports.

Why NAT is important

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[table][tr][td]OPEN NAT[/td][td]MODERATE NAT[/td][td]STRICT NAT[/td][/tr][tr][td]With an OPEN NAT type, you’re able to chat with other people, as well as join and host multiplayer games with people who have any NAT type on their network.[/td][td]With a MODERATE NAT type, you’re able to chat and play multiplayer games with some people; however, you might not be able to hear or play with others, and normally you won’t be chosen as the host of a match.[/td][td]With a STRICT NAT type, you’re only able to chat and play multiplayer games with people who have an OPEN NAT type. You can’t be chosen as the host of a match.[/td][/tr][/table]

To resolve your multiplayer game issue, it will be necessary to recheck your NAT type after each solution we try. These are the steps you’ll need to take to refresh and retest your NAT type:

1. From the Network settings screen, select Test multiplayer connection.
   
2. After the test is complete, you will need to pull and hold both triggers and both bumpers on your controller. This will display a
   Detailed network statistics screen.

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1. In the second column of the Detailed network statistics screen you will see a field called
   Detailed NAT information. At first, you will see (…) displayed in this field while your NAT type is being retested. Once you see NAT information displayed in this field, the test is complete.
   
2. Press the B button on your controller to return to the Test multiplayer connection results.
   
3. Select Continue to return to the Network settings screen and check your NAT type.
   

On the Network settings screen, you’ll need to check to see if your NAT type is “Open”. If your NAT type is “Open”, then that should resolve your multiplayer issue.

Network ports used by Xbox Live
Port forwarding
If you have a firewall or network hardware, such as a router, you might need to make a configuration change in order for your Xbox One console to communicate with Xbox Live. This configuration change is sometimes called “opening ports” or "port forwarding."

Xbox Live requires the following ports to be open:

• Port 88 (UDP)
• Port 3074 (UDP and TCP)
• Port 53 (UDP and TCP)
• Port 80 (TCP)
• Port 500 (UDP)
• UDP Port 3544 (UDP)
• UDP Port 4500 (UDP)

If you're connected to a network through your workplace or school, ask the network administrator to open these ports.

How to set up port forwarding

For information about how to configure compatible network hardware, go to the
Networking Hardware Information forums.

You may also find information about how to open ports on your router at
the Port Forward website. If your router is not listed on the Port Forward website, contact your Internet service provider or router manufacturer for help with opening network ports.

Thank you for contact us! I'm Anderson, an Independent Consultant and a Microsoft user like you.

good monring

The configuration that needs to be changed is from your provider, they use a security device for the network that prevents access to microsoft servers, unfortunately I believe it's just changing providers. It is very likely that the problem is NAT.

What is NAT:

NAT is nothing more than a protocol that translates IP addresses and TCP ports from the local network to the Internet. In other words, the packet to be sent or received from your workstation on your local network goes to the server where your ip is exchanged for the ip of the server and the replacement of the ip of the local network validates the sending of the packet on the internet. When the package returns, the same thing happens, but in reverse. This ensures that the package reaches its destination.

Why is NAT important?

Your NAT type, combined with the NAT type of other players, determines whether you can successfully use multiplayer games or group chats. The following tables illustrate the differences between NAT types. And based on your NAT type, who you can play multiplayer games with, and who you can listen to in a group chat.

OPEN NAT

You can chat with other people, as well as host and participate in multiplayer games with people who have any type of NAT on the network.

MODERATE NAT

You can chat and play multiplayer games with some people; however, you may not hear or play with others and will likely not be chosen to host a match.

STRICT NAT

You can chat and participate in multiplayer games with people who have an OPEN NAT type. You cannot be chosen as a match host.

NAT UNAVAILABLE

You will not be able to use group chat or connect to multiplayer games on some titles on Xbox Live.

you can try to open the ports on your router, but that probably won't do the trick.

see what the ports are and ask for help from the provider to open.

Required ports to use Xbox Live

These ports must be open for Xbox Live to work:

Port 88 (UDP)

Port 3074 (UDP and TCP)

Port 53 (UDP and TCP)

Port 80 (TCP)

Port 500 (UDP)

Port 3544 (UDP)

Port 4500 (UDP)

Did you try changing your NAT type? The helpdoc says:

Open:

With an OPEN NAT type, you’re able to chat with other people, as well as

join and host multiplayer games with people who have any NAT type on

their network

Moderate:
With a MODERATE NAT type, you’re able to chat and play multiplayer games

with some people; however, you might not be able to hear or play with

others, and normally you won’t be chosen as the host of a match.

Strict:

With a STRICT NAT type, you’re only able to chat and play multiplayer

games with people who have an OPEN NAT type. You can’t be chosen as the

host of a match.

-- So I take that to mean if you have STRICT NAT, and if anyone in the group DOES NOT have an OPEN NAT type you are going to have problems.

Are you both running STRICT NAT type?