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Xbox One operates under strict network settings using a Netgear Nighthawk AX40 router.

Xbox One operates under strict network settings using a Netgear Nighthawk AX40 router.

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Buns_of_Steel
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08-23-2024, 10:53 AM
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Hello, a run down of what I've done so far: On my Bell internet modem+router combo I set a DMZ with my personal routers internet port MAC address. UPnP is enabled on it also. I then port forwarded the eight ports related to Xbox live. Then on my personal router, Netgear Nighthawk AX40 I port forwarded the same Xbox live ports, plus the user configurable port on the Xbox; 51646. UPnP is enabled on AX40. When running the test NAT on the Xbox, I'm getting Strict result. I know that means its behind two routers but there should be no barrier between it and the internet.The Xbox is connected to the AX40 over 5G Wifi, signal strength 100%. Thoughts?
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Buns_of_Steel
08-23-2024, 10:53 AM #1

Hello, a run down of what I've done so far: On my Bell internet modem+router combo I set a DMZ with my personal routers internet port MAC address. UPnP is enabled on it also. I then port forwarded the eight ports related to Xbox live. Then on my personal router, Netgear Nighthawk AX40 I port forwarded the same Xbox live ports, plus the user configurable port on the Xbox; 51646. UPnP is enabled on AX40. When running the test NAT on the Xbox, I'm getting Strict result. I know that means its behind two routers but there should be no barrier between it and the internet.The Xbox is connected to the AX40 over 5G Wifi, signal strength 100%. Thoughts?

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jacob9753
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08-23-2024, 10:53 AM
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The DMZ function should eliminate the requirement to port forward on the initial/outer router. UPNP on the AX40 must handle dynamic forwarding for the xbaux. Is your ISP providing IPv6 support?
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jacob9753
08-23-2024, 10:53 AM #2

The DMZ function should eliminate the requirement to port forward on the initial/outer router. UPNP on the AX40 must handle dynamic forwarding for the xbaux. Is your ISP providing IPv6 support?

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peter4everpan
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08-23-2024, 10:53 AM
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My ISP Bell Canada doesn't provide IPv6, which isn't ideal. Rogers seems to have it but I'm part of a bundle with other services, so changing now would be a loss. On the AX40 I set up the WAN configuration using the Xbox IP as the default DMZ server. Turned off port scanning and DoS protection. Enabled NAT filtering and allowed open ports.
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peter4everpan
08-23-2024, 10:53 AM #3

My ISP Bell Canada doesn't provide IPv6, which isn't ideal. Rogers seems to have it but I'm part of a bundle with other services, so changing now would be a loss. On the AX40 I set up the WAN configuration using the Xbox IP as the default DMZ server. Turned off port scanning and DoS protection. Enabled NAT filtering and allowed open ports.