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What support steps should be followed to address NAT issues with Belkin N300 Router Setup?

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What support steps should be followed to address NAT issues with Belkin N300 Router Setup?

Network Address translation (NAT) refers to the capability of a router for converting the public IP addresses to private IP addresses as well as vice versa. At present, if you are facing NAT issues with your Belkin router then here’s the support procedure to address all of them.

Many of the times NAT issues are experienced while using gaming consoles. These NAT issues can lead to decreased gaming experience. All NAT issues can be identified and resolved by verifying the Belkin router setting options that could be responsible for NAT issues. In case, the Belkin N300 Setup has an in-built firewall, then users will have to open their router’s ports. The router’s port can be opened by either forwarding the ports or by port triggering. Opening the ports will change the NAT type to moderate or open type.  The NAT settings if changed to open type or moderate will resolve NAT issues as well as promote better gaming experience.

While opening the ports, the IP settings of gaming consoles will have to be configured to static. This will help in successfully completing the port opening process. 

In gaming consoles, there are three types of NAT. All three of them have been discussed as follows:

  1. Open NAT: Open NAT type indicates that the gaming console is capable of connecting with games being hosted by everyone. It also indicates that other users will also be able to locate and connect to the games being hosted at your end.
  2. Moderate NAT: This type of NAT indicates that neither connecting to games is restricted nor set to open. Users will be able to connect with the games being hosted by you but the features will be restricted. Same will be in case you wish to connect with the games being hosted by other people.
  3. Strict NAT: This type of NAT means that only limited connections will be allowed. Only users having strict or moderate NAT will be allowed to connect.

Users experiencing NAT issues due to its strict or moderate type may refer to the following procedure for overcoming the issue.

  1. Knowing the NAT ability of modem: In case your existing DSL modem supports NAT, then the configured gaming console might have strict NAT. It is because Belkin routers have in built NAT. It is recommended to configure the modem to bridge mode because it proves to be helpful in solving double NAT issues while using multiple devices on a single network. Many of the DSL modems are assigned same subnet mask as well the IP address that is assigned to a Belkin router. Configuring the settings to bridge mode helps in declaring the IP address as public which solves double IP conflict.
  2. Verifying the IP settings of gaming console: All gaming consoles having static IP must be checked to ensure their IP address is within the given IP segment of present network. Users may get in touch with the manufacturer of their gaming console for verifying its IP details. Users can also use DHCP-assigned IP but they must ensure it is within the given IP segment of present network.
  3. Port forwarding for Belkin Setup N300 router: Port forwarding of Belkin router will offer passage through firewall for availing services like web server, FTP server, games and other apps. Following are steps that must be followed to setup port forwarding for Belkin router.
  • Ensure that you have the IP address of your computer to enable port forwarding.
  • Make a list of usable port numbers. The ports can be any of the TCP or UDP.
  • Use an Ethernet cable and establish a hard wired connection between the Belkin router and computer.
  • Here as an example, the steps for port forwarding the ports of an Xbox have been discussed. The ports numbered as TCP 80, UDP 88, TCP 53, UDP 53, UDP 3074 and TCP 3074 will be forwarded.
  • Launch any of the web browsers installed on the connected computer.
  • Type “192.168.2.1” as URL and press once the “Enter” key from keyboard. In case, you have modified the IP address then type in that IP address instead.
  • You will be directed to a new page. There click on the “Login” button available at the top right side of the page.
  • You might come across a prompt to enter the password. So type in the password or leave the field blank if you haven’t made any changes to the default setting of your Belkin. Click on the “Submit” button.
  • Go to “Firewall” settings and click on “Virtual Servers.”
  • Click on the box labeled as “Enable” and input the information as follows:
  • For inbound port enter Xbox1 field- Enter “80.” Configure the protocol type to TCP. Submit the IP details of Xbox console in the field labeled as “Private IP” and fill in the private port details in its designated fields.
  • For Xbox2 field- type “88.” Configure the protocol type to TCP. Submit the IP details of Xbox console in the field labeled as “Private IP” and fill in the private port details in its designated fields.
  • In Xbox3 field- type “3074.” Configure the protocol type to both TCP and UDP. Submit the IP details of Xbox console in the field labeled as “Private IP” and enter the private port details in its designated fields.
  • For Xbox4 field- type “53.” Configure the protocol type to TCP and UDP because this port supports both of these. Submit the IP details of Xbox console in the field labeled as “Private IP” and enter the private port details in its designated fields.
  • After filling the details, click on the option to “Apply changes” and all the changes will be retained. 

That’s all users need to do for fixing NAT issues. Hope you found the entire procedure helpful. For more such help and support visit Belkin N300 Router Setup support page. In case, you require advanced help then contact Belkin technical support team.

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