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Time Capsule/Xbox Live/NAT connection

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venasque

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Hi there,

I have a new question regarding Time Capsule and Xbox Live. This goes out to those that are currently using this combination.

When you go to the System Blade-Network-Test My Live Connection, what are the results of your NAT settings. Is it Open, Moderate or Strict? If Open, did it naturally connect that way or did you have to adjust any TC settings to achieve those results? And if so, what did you do?

Thank you again, I appreciate it!
 
I just looked at mine a week ago because I was having problems getting into multiplayer GTA. I had to set some things in the TC itself, using the XBox MAC address and the NAT tab on the TC. Even after I changed it to not filter requests for the XBox, it still says Strict.

I got onto multiplayer no problem after that. I haven't tried since.
 
Hmmmmmmmmmmm. Are you saying it was strict before, made some changes, got in, but you're not sure if it still say strict?

I know that, regardless of what you're using as a router, it's highly recommend that you have your NAT setting to open. It can really effect your online experience so it's important to me that I'm able to make that change if it's not default.

Support at xbox.com isn't that helpful except to say to use a router that is on their list of compatible ones. However just because it's not on their list doesn't mean it won't work period. Just would hate to make a purchase and then have to return it.
 
make sure you have the three ports opened via port forwarding and have your xbox on a static ip address.
 
1. You need to make sure your Xbox is assigned a static IP. You can do this by going to your network settings on your Xbox and setting your IP as manual, giving it a number like 10.0.1.3 (assuming you are using the standard IP address used for Macs).
2. Run AirPort Utility, select your Time Capsule, go to Manual Setup, click on Internet, then click on NAT, and then click on Configure Port Mappings.
3. Click on the add button and fill in the public and private UPD and TCP ports with the number 3074. The IP address should be the IP address you assigned your Xbox. Click on next and assign this mapping a description (i.e. Xbox Live 3074)
4. Repeat step 3 except use 88 for the UDP ports and leave the TCP ports blank. Assign a description with a different name (i.e. Xbox Live 88).

Before doing all of these items you could check to ensure that Enable NAT Port Mapping is enabled since should automatically forward ports whenever you try to connect to Xbox Live which should mean your NAT should read as Open. Do the above only if you are still getting a reading of strict or moderate.
 
SVT Amateur said:
1. You need to make sure your Xbox is assigned a static IP. You can do this by going to your network settings on your Xbox and setting your IP as manual, giving it a number like 10.0.1.3 (assuming you are using the standard IP address used for Macs).
2. Run AirPort Utility, select your Time Capsule, go to Manual Setup, click on Internet, then click on NAT, and then click on Configure Port Mappings.
3. Click on the add button and fill in the public and private UPD and TCP ports with the number 3074. The IP address should be the IP address you assigned your Xbox. Click on next and assign this mapping a description (i.e. Xbox Live 3074)
4. Repeat step 3 except use 88 for the UDP ports and leave the TCP ports blank. Assign a description with a different name (i.e. Xbox Live 88).

Before doing all of these items you could check to ensure that Enable NAT Port Mapping is enabled since should automatically forward ports whenever you try to connect to Xbox Live which should mean your NAT should read as Open. Do the above only if you are still getting a reading of strict or moderate.
Click to expand...

Thanks

I'll try that when I get home.
 
SVT Amateur said:
1. You need to make sure your Xbox is assigned a static IP. You can do this by going to your network settings on your Xbox and setting your IP as manual, giving it a number like 10.0.1.3 (assuming you are using the standard IP address used for Macs).
2. Run AirPort Utility, select your Time Capsule, go to Manual Setup, click on Internet, then click on NAT, and then click on Configure Port Mappings.
3. Click on the add button and fill in the public and private UPD and TCP ports with the number 3074. The IP address should be the IP address you assigned your Xbox. Click on next and assign this mapping a description (i.e. Xbox Live 3074)
4. Repeat step 3 except use 88 for the UDP ports and leave the TCP ports blank. Assign a description with a different name (i.e. Xbox Live 88).

Before doing all of these items you could check to ensure that Enable NAT Port Mapping is enabled since should automatically forward ports whenever you try to connect to Xbox Live which should mean your NAT should read as Open. Do the above only if you are still getting a reading of strict or moderate.
Click to expand...

YOU ARE THE MAN! I spent hours trying to figure this out then came upon this thread. It worked perfectly! Thank you so much!!!
 
Multiple XBox's - not working

Thanks SVT Amateur for the detailed instructions on configuring Time Capsule to work with XBox Live.

A couple of years ago, I had to switch back to a Netgear router when I added a 2nd Xbox to my home, because I could not configure Time Capsule for port triggering vs. port forwarding.

I'm surprised that Apple doesn't provide a seamless solution to this common need with their routers. I really expected to find a check box or button to click in the Airport configuration utility to enable Xbox Live support.

If anyone has a solution to supporting multiple XBox devices, I'd love to hear it. I'd love to switch my network back to Apple-only gear.
 
SVT Amateur said:
1. You need to make sure your Xbox is assigned a static IP. You can do this by going to your network settings on your Xbox and setting your IP as manual, giving it a number like 10.0.1.3 (assuming you are using the standard IP address used for Macs).
2. Run AirPort Utility, select your Time Capsule, go to Manual Setup, click on Internet, then click on NAT, and then click on Configure Port Mappings.
3. Click on the add button and fill in the public and private UPD and TCP ports with the number 3074. The IP address should be the IP address you assigned your Xbox. Click on next and assign this mapping a description (i.e. Xbox Live 3074)
4. Repeat step 3 except use 88 for the UDP ports and leave the TCP ports blank. Assign a description with a different name (i.e. Xbox Live 88).

Before doing all of these items you could check to ensure that Enable NAT Port Mapping is enabled since should automatically forward ports whenever you try to connect to Xbox Live which should mean your NAT should read as Open. Do the above only if you are still getting a reading of strict or moderate.
Click to expand...

Thank you. I figured having default host enabled would have done the trick but it didn't for some reason. I use to have all my games display OPEN and for some reason they all switched to MODERATE out of the blue. Couldn't figure it out.
 
My pleasure - I don't even remember writing that post, lol. And I haven't had an Xbox for some time so I'm glad the post is there because I couldn't tell you what to do now lol.
 
Wow, why is it so hard to do something like this on an Apple product?

Surely there must be a simpler way? Or is there an advantage to having strict NAT?
 
Open Xbox Ports see photo

Open Xbox Ports see photo
 

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Here's a simple guide to resolving the strict/moderate NAT problem for your Apple routers and Xbox Live:

If you want to try the DEFAULT HOST option(this is referred to as putting your Xbox in the DMZ; it puts the Xbox IN FRONT of the router, your internet connection bypasses the router and goes straight to the Xbox). This is the easiest/fastest method:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcAtB5NUqKs

If you want to try NAT PORT MAPPING PROTOCOL- https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3414
here's the ports you'll need:
Port 88 (UDP)
Port 3074 (UDP and TCP)
Port 53 (UDP and TCP)
Port 80 (TCP)

If you're using the Xbox wireless adapter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofz2-MhxBVg
 
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