{"id":1290,"date":"2022-06-01T10:33:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T14:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/?p=1290"},"modified":"2023-07-31T11:10:12","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T15:10:12","slug":"how-to-set-up-port-forwarding-on-xbox-series-x","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/how-to-set-up-port-forwarding-on-xbox-series-x\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up Port Forwarding on Xbox Series X"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:51.46484375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:53.80859375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:53.90625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Is your NAT type moderate or, even worse, strict? Unfortunately, NAT is a necessary evil that often impedes online gaming performance.&nbsp;NAT is an acronym for network address translation. NAT is a normal function used on home network routers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is essential for connecting multiple devices to a single internet connection. When properly configured, NAT should not get in your way of multiplayer online gaming on Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways of helping your Xbox Series X | S communicate through NAT more effectively. The most common methods include.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"How to Set Up Port Forwarding on Xbox Series X\" class=\"wp-image-7230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-728x410.webp 728w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-480x270.webp 480w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-320x180.webp 320w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-960x540.webp 960w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='576'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"How to Set Up Port Forwarding on Xbox Series X\" class=\"wp-image-7230 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-1024x576.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-728x410.webp 728w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-480x270.webp 480w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-320x180.webp 320w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-960x540.webp 960w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/How-to-Set-Up-Port-Forwarding-on-Xbox-Series-X.webp 1920w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Port Forwarding Xbox Series X<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Putting Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S into your router&rsquo;s DMZ.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enabling UPnP on your router.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using port forwarding.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of the 3 methods, the port forwarding method is the best because it does not open your network up to the security risks of UPnP. The DMZ method is also hit or miss in changing your NAT type on Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Port forwarding is a relatively straightforward process to enable your Xbox Series X console to navigate through NAT more easily. There are multiple steps that need to be followed in order to properly set up port forwarding on your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1) Log in to your Router<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to setting up a static IP address is to locate the IP address of your router. On an Xbox Series X console, this can be found by opening up your network settings, selecting advanced settings, and then IP settings. You will then look for the IP address listed under gateway. It will generally begin with either 192, 172, or 10 and will likely end in 1. When you find your gateway IP address, you will want to write it down or snap a picture of it for the next step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture-2-1536x790-1-1024x527.jpg\" alt=\"Xbox series X View IP Address port forwarding\" class=\"wp-image-1294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture-2-1536x790-1-1024x527.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture-2-1536x790-1-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture-2-1536x790-1-768x395.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture-2-1536x790-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture-2-1536x790-1-1024x527.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Xbox series X View IP Address port forwarding\" class=\"wp-image-1294 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture-2-1536x790-1-1024x527.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture-2-1536x790-1-300x154.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture-2-1536x790-1-768x395.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture-2-1536x790-1.jpg.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture-2-1536x790-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Xbox series X View IP Address<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will want to complete the remaining steps on your computer. It can be either a PC or Mac. It will make the process much easier. If you do not have access to a computer, they can also be completed on a tablet or smartphone. Using a computer is highly recommended, given the small text on your router configuration settings page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open your web browser. I am using Chrome, but this process will also work in any modern web browser, including Safari, Edge, Firefox, etc. In the address bar, enter the gateway IP address you wrote down from the previous step and press enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will open your router&rsquo;s login page. You may get a security warning because many routers use a self-signed SSL certificate. This is completely normal and not a cause for concern. Simply choose to proceed anyways. You may need to click Advanced to expose this option if you are using Chrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture2-1-1536x826-1-1024x551.jpg\" alt=\"Router SSL Certificate Warning \" class=\"wp-image-1297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture2-1-1536x826-1-1024x551.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture2-1-1536x826-1-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture2-1-1536x826-1-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture2-1-1536x826-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture2-1-1536x826-1-1024x551.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Router SSL Certificate Warning \" class=\"wp-image-1297 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture2-1-1536x826-1-1024x551.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture2-1-1536x826-1-300x161.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture2-1-1536x826-1-768x413.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture2-1-1536x826-1.jpg.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture2-1-1536x826-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Router SSL Certificate Warning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From here, you will reach the login page of your router. If you changed your login credentials when you set up your router, you will enter them here. If you did not change your login credentials, you will enter the default credentials for your router. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes they are printed on the bottom of your router. If not, simply Google the brand and model of your router and look up the default login credentials. Once you enter your login credentials successfully, you will reach the admin dashboard of your router.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture3-1-1536x828-1-1024x552.png\" alt=\"Ubiquiti EdgeRouter 4 Login Page Port Forwarding\" class=\"wp-image-1301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture3-1-1536x828-1-1024x552.png 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture3-1-1536x828-1-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture3-1-1536x828-1-768x414.png 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture3-1-1536x828-1.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture3-1-1536x828-1-1024x552.png.webp\" alt=\"Ubiquiti EdgeRouter 4 Login Page Port Forwarding\" class=\"wp-image-1301 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture3-1-1536x828-1-1024x552.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture3-1-1536x828-1-300x162.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture3-1-1536x828-1-768x414.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture3-1-1536x828-1.png.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Capture3-1-1536x828-1.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ubiquiti EdgeRouter 4 Login Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2) Assign a Static IP Address to your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not already <a href=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/how-to-set-up-a-static-ip-address-on-xbox-series-x-dhcp-reservation-method\/\">configured your Xbox Series X with a static IP address, <\/a>please complete this first. You must have a static IP address assigned to your Xbox console for port forwarding to work properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3) Configure Port Forwarding <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Xbox series X | S uses the following ports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>TCP and UDP: 3074<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UDP: 88, 500, 3074, 3544, 4500, 53<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TCP 80<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The process for setting up port forwarding will look a little different depending on the router you are using. In most routers, there will be a port forwarding section that you will use to do the configuration. On some routers, including most Netgear routers, the port forwarding section is listed under LAN settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please check out this link for <a href=\"https:\/\/portforward.com\/router.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exact instructions<\/a> based on the make and model of your router. Getting the best router settings for Xbox Series X will greatly improve connection performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4) Restart your Xbox Series X | S Console and Check Your NAT Type <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Open up your network settings on your Xbox console and check your NAT type. It should now show as open. If it does not show as open, you may need to restart your router and then check your NAT type again. Generally, a router restart is not required, but in some cases, it might be, especially on older routers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your NAT type is showing as open, you are finished. Enjoy your improved online multiplayer gaming experience. If your NAT type is still showing as moderate, check that you entered the ports correctly. Even a single tiny mistake will make port forwarding on Xbox Series X not work properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Xbox Series X Port Forwarding\" class=\"wp-image-1310\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-1024x576.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Xbox Series X Port Forwarding\" class=\"wp-image-1310 lazyload\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-1024x576.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-1536x864.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-728x410.jpg.webp 728w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-960x540.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-1080x608.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-1200x675.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-480x270.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT-320x180.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT.jpg.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/turbospeedwifi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-NAT.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Xbox Series X Open NAT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-63ebc5e12e16d\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is port forwarding safe for Xbox<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Port forwarding is relatively safe on Xbox. It is much safer than forwarding a port to a computer or IoT device. Using port forwarding on Xbox is a good way to change your NAT type to open. Port forwarding is much safer than enabling UPnP on your router.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-63ebc5e12e16f\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Does port forwarding reduce ping<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No port forwarding does not reduce ping. However port forwarding has several important benefits that make it helpful for gaming. Port forwarding allows you to change your NAT type to open. This is important for connecting to multiplayer matches in certain games. It also makes sure that all features including voice chat work properly. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-63ebc5e12e170\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is port forwarding necessary<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Port forwarding is needed when a machine on the Internet needs to initiate a connection to a machine that&rsquo;s behind a firewall or NAT router. Port forwarding is useful for hosting services such as servers on your network. Port forwarding is also useful for gaming. It allows you to change your NAT type to open. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-63ebc5e12e171\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can you port forward with Ethernet<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes you can port forward with ethernet. Ethernet vs Wi-Fi makes no difference when it comes to port forwarding. Port forwarding works either way. Port forwarding is useful for hosting services such as servers on your network. Port forwarding is also useful for gaming. It allows you to change your NAT type to open. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your NAT type moderate or, even worse, strict? Unfortunately, NAT is a necessary evil that often impedes online gaming performance.&nbsp;NAT is an acronym for network address translation. 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