Note that most consoles with wireless capabilities will have TWO hardware addresses, one for the wired connection, and one for the wireless connection.

For gamers, NAT can play a huge role in who you can play with, establishing barriers between players if closed.

With the help of port forwarding, your NAT type can likely be quickly improved.

This somewhat represents your compatibility with other players, with stricter NAT types often experiencing issues with multiplayer connectivity.

A good way of showing how NAT influences connectivity is through a handy grid courtesy of Xbox Support.

This shows compatibility between NAT types and why aiming for Open NAT makes for the best overall experience.

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While getting your NAT open is ultimately the end goal for the best connectivity, this has proven to be difficult for many users.

One of the common solutions is port forwarding, helping route gaming traffic directly to your console.

Port forwarding makes your console more accessible over the internet, allowing for traffic to be routed directly to your device.

Using user-created rules to forward specific ports, connectivity can be drastically improved.

More importantly, port forwarding can be configured on a per-service or per-game basis, tailoring your network setup for the best connectivity with certain experiences.

These ports are used by Xbox One and ensure all incoming Xbox Live traffic makes it directly to your console.

For more details on logging into your router, search online for guides related to your specific model.

This action once again varies between models, so search for specifics on your router.

If issues occur, ensure your provided IP and MAC address match that of your console, while the correct ports and protocols have been used.

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