# tech support -- xbox one strict nat **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [January 4, 2014, 8:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tech-support-xbox-one-strict-nat/677865 "2014-01-04T08:54:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![filmyak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/94ad74/32.png) [@filmyak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmyak)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2014, 8:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tech-support-xbox-one-strict-nat/677865/1 "2014-01-04T08:54:36Z")
I got a new cable modem and it caused a double nat solution, which i fixed by bridging the modem with my wifi router, but I also ended up with a strict nat setting on my xbox one. I fixed it by doing this: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/ebAvO3ZvHQE/maxresdefault.jpg "How to Fix a Strict NAT on XBOX ONE") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebAvO3ZvHQE) I’m a Mac user, running Mavericks, so I also had to start by using this software: > **[Launcher for AirPort Utility v5.6.1 | Bristlecone IT Services](https://bristleconeit.com/freeware/launcher-for-airport-utility-v5-6-1/)** > > Launcher for AirPort Utility v5.6.1 The Launcher for AirPort Utility v5.6.1 has ALWAYS been and will ALWAYS be free(ware). If you find the Launcher posted a ... That’s right, I followed protocols by two strangers on the web and now I’m asking other strangers about said protocol. =/ First off, it absolutely worked. This 100% solved the xbox one strict nat problem, it’s now open nat and immediately fixed several connectivity issues I had on the xbox one. So strangers get a point for that. My only other question is, does their solution open me up to any surprise attacks? That is, did I inadvertantly give some spammers access to my computer? It all seems on the up and up, but I wanted to throw it out there. Just in case. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![filmyak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/94ad74/32.png) [@filmyak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmyak)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2014, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tech-support-xbox-one-strict-nat/677865/2 "2014-01-04T22:49:42Z")
bump. ---
**Author:** ![old\_joe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/58956e/32.png) [@old\_joe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/old_joe)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2014, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tech-support-xbox-one-strict-nat/677865/3 "2014-01-05T17:24:31Z")
I watched the vid and he changed his settings to a static ip on the Xbox. He also forwarded ports so that traffic would get to that xbox. pretty standard stuff really. As long as you didnt do the DNZ you are fine. ---
**Author:** ![filmyak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/94ad74/32.png) [@filmyak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmyak)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2014, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tech-support-xbox-one-strict-nat/677865/4 "2014-01-05T17:36:22Z")
Thank you!!!