I was playing Grand Theft Auto and it said my router/NAT settings are 2 strict. How do i fix it?

NAT (Network Address Translation) allows your router to use one IP address with your ISP, but assign internal IP addresses to your devices using DHCP. When you refer to "strict NAT" I have to assume you mean that the device has a static (set) IP. If you want them both to work at the same time, you'll have to set each xbox to accept DHCP addressing (ie., dynamic IP addresses) and make sure your router is set to perform as a DHCP server (which it probably is...that's the default).

easy. get the IP addy for your xbox, goto your router set up page and put that IP in the DMZ zone.

You need to do port forwarding on your router. First, you must setup a static IP address on your XBOX. Then You must open these ports on your router setup page using Port Forwarding feature. 80 TCP and UDP, 53 TCP and UDP, 3074 TCP and UDP.

First make sure your security type on the router is WEP-Personal. You may need to get the port range for that game or manufacturer. Then enter them in to the gaming tab. This will keep ports open all the time. NAT 2 is acceptable but you want NAT 1. Some internet connections cannot get NAT1.reply if you need further assistance

Playstation Guides ( PS3 ) to change from NAT3 to NAT2...
Guide1 or Guide2 or Guide3

go to security tab on the router interface and deselect NAT button.

Reinstalled software that came withrouter and went thourgh the reconnection steps.
Now the NAT is set to open.

Ok kids... all you hve to do is log in to your belkin 54g at http://192.168.2.1

Find out what ip address your xbox is using and then Click on the DMZportion of your settings on the left hand side of the page.

Enter the xbox's ip address and click the enable box.
Click apply.


Your NAT will now be OPEN!

Cheers!

Here you go sir, follow the instructions in the link below and your Xbox live will report an OPEN NAT and it will fix your connection problems.


http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Belkin/F5D7230-4/Xbox_Live_360.htm



Hope this helps!

I have this router and have just enabled the NAT settings from Strict to Open:-

1. Log into router's IP address (192.168.1.1) and enter password. Select "Advanced Setup".

2. Click on Advanced on left hand menu and select UPnP

3. Check all three boxes in window and click on Apply

4. Close router configuration window and run XBox test again. Worked for me!