Problem with GTA Online connection to the internet Issue with online service in GTA Online
Problem with GTA Online connection to the internet Issue with online service in GTA Online
Hi, I saw a video on YouTube about firewalls and edge traffic. It mentioned fixing the NAT issue but didn’t work for me. My current NAT type is still strict. Do you have any suggestions on how to change it to something other than strict? A moderate setting should be okay if you follow the advice. Tip: Don’t ask me to contact my ISP—I tried that and they don’t understand NAT or port forwarding. Also, what steps can I take in my router to enable this?
Your configuration seems standard. You're adjusting settings like channel and bandwidth, using an ADSL 2+ router, and connecting via Ethernet. The internet devices you mentioned—like your dad's iPad and mom's smartphone—are likely using Wi-Fi, not a wired connection. You discovered the NAT feature in your router, which is a common setup for home networks. It’s unclear exactly what you were trying to configure, but understanding that NAT allows your internal network to access the internet while keeping external traffic private is helpful. If you're unsure about port settings for GTA ONLINE or anything else, feel free to clarify and I’ll guide you through it. You’re not a beginner—just need a bit more direction.
The site suggests forwarding port 61458 as well, did you do this? I don’t see it in the screenshot. Are you certain they’re using the correct IP address? Typically, you should connect them to your PC’s IP. It seems you’re trying to place them in DMZ, which usually means you shouldn’t need port forwarding. But it looks like the IP might be wrong. Could you open a command prompt on the gaming PC and run ipconfig /all? I’d be happy to help if you share the results. Which provider and plan are you using? That way I can check the details. No other consoles or similar ports are being used with these numbers. Sorry, I’m a network engineer—I just need to confirm if you’re using wired or wireless connections since both use Ethernet. Usually you don’t need to adjust NAT settings; the issue is that certain ports might not reach your PC due to strict NAT rules.
The issue is clear. My current plan is 8mbps with a speed limit of 1000kbps/s, which is about 1.0mbps on Utorrent—acceptable. I’m using a wired connection only, not wireless. I’m stuck because I don’t understand what DMZ means or how to configure the IP address properly. I’ve shared an IPconfig /all image, but I need guidance on the next steps. I really want to resolve this problem.
Adjust the IP address from 115.132.44.205 to 192.168.1.6. Remove the old value and assign the new one. Use this interface, selecting the fourth entry in the list, and configure it with the service type "User-defined Service Name" and a name like "GTA_Online". Set the protocol to UDP. Keep the same WAN settings unless they were misconfigured. The WAN port remains 61458, the LAN port is 61458, and the LAP IP is now 192.168.1.6. Repeat this process for each required port at the provided support link.
I followed all your instructions except for disabling the DMZ, yet it remains strict.
Sure, I can adjust those settings and provide the current configuration screenshot along with your WAN details.