Additional Network Ports for Multiplayer Gaming: How do I check DNS after update?

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.

Hey there Linkscommando!

If you haven’t already, please go ahead and make a new thread detailing your issue and any troubleshooting steps (if any) you’ve tried so far. That way we can tailor our support specifically to you!

https://support.xbox.com/en-HK/xbox-one/networking/connectivity-wizards/000-Mumbai-wizard-QA

It’s a bit of a pain if you don’t know what you’re doing but it’s simple enough 👍

Hi I Rundis33! The official list of Xbox One ports is:

• 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)

I would also strongly suggest forwarding UDP and TCP ports 3075 and 3076, as these are used by a number of multiplayer games (especially Activision games like Call of Duty.) If you don't forward those, although your Xbox itself will have an Open NAT, when
you go to the multiplayer menu in-game, you will see a message saying your NAT is Moderate until you forward those developer-specific ports.

Though too many to list here, each game may have its own port that needs to be forwarded - I know EA games like Titanfall and Battlefront have ports listed, though I have had success with Open NAT by only using the Titanfall ports and NOT the Battlefront
ports - it results in a conflict, somehow, which slows down the entire system.

Likewise, Ubisoft's The Crew has a specific port which needs to be forwarded - if you have a Moderate NAT in-game, there is a button to press which tells you what to check to make sure you have the right port. I had this happen to me, forwarded the port
suggested by the game, and my NAT was immediately Open in-game.

So, unfortunately it's not a strict black-and-white answer, but the ports listed above will give you the start that you need! You'll have to play it by ear from there if you have issues with specific games. Hope this helps!

Hello,

Are you able to post a screenshot of the port configuration screen?

Also please make sure you have the correct Protocol for each port!

They are as follow:

• 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)