Episode #149
I can’t play Halo 3 online with friends because my Apple Airport won’t let me change the NAT settings from Strict to None. How can I change these settings so I can take part in Halo 3 online?
Darren, Kitchener, ON
To use Xbox Live you need a router that is wide open (not recommended) or turn on port forwarding. You need to open three ports: UDP 88, UDP 3074, and TCP 3074.
Application or Description field: Xbox Live
Port Range Start: 88 (or 3074)
Port Range End: 88 (or 3074)
Protocol Type: UDP or TCP
IP Address of your Xbox 360: from Network Settingss
Enable: check a box to enable the port forward
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Air Date: February 19, 2008
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