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The Graveyard - Products No Longer Supported => Routers / COVR => DIR-655 => Topic started by: mjlies on January 10, 2012, 08:27:51 PM
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Hello all, my name is Matt. I just upgraded my router to the DIR-655 and am having problems getting my NAT to Open in MW3 PC version. I have a B1 2.00NA. Read http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=42405.0 (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=42405.0) thread and followed instructions there but am still getting strict. I can achieve moderate if I disable QOS, but don't want to do that, nor do I want to enable a DMZ. Port checker says 27014 is closed even though it is forwarded in the router. I have Time Warner and Moto Surfboard SB5101.
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Have you followed this:
http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Dlink/DIR-655v2/Call_of_Duty_-_Modern_Warfare_3.htm (http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Dlink/DIR-655v2/Call_of_Duty_-_Modern_Warfare_3.htm)
Some things to try:
Ensure DNS IP addresses are being filled in under Setup/Internet/Manual? You can find these under Status/Device Info/Wan section.
Turn off ALL QoS (DIR only) GameFuel (DGL only and if ON.) options. Advanced/QoS or Gamefuel.
Turn off Advanced DNS Services if you have this option under Setup/Internet/Manual.
Turn on DNS Relay under Setup/Networking.
Setup DHCP reserved IP addresses for all devices on the router. Setup/Networking
Ensure devices are set to auto obtain an IP address.
Set Firewall settings to Endpoint Independent for TCP and UDP.
Enable uPnP and Multi-cast Streaming under Advanced/Networking.
Maybe someone can review your router settings with you using teamviewer. (http://www.teamviewer.com)
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Okay, all of the above has been done, but I'm still only getting Moderate for my NAT type. I've gotta say, this router has given me more trouble than any other I have owned, the range isn't that great either. I can walk ten feet down the hall and drop 3 bars.
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What wireless modes are you using?
Try single mode G or mixed G and N?
What security mode are you using? Preferred security is WPA-Personal. WPA2/Auto TPIK and AES or AES only.
Turn off Short GI and Extra Wireless Protection if you have it. Under Advanced/Advanced Wireless.
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I'm using MAC filtering for my security. Mixed G and N because of my printer, or would only use N. Gonna try turning off short GI.
Is there anything else I can do to get my NAT open, short of DMZ?
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You shouldn't be using Mac filtering as a security measure. The security mode I was refering to is the WiFi security. The WiFi radio needs security measures as well.
Might set a manual channel of 1, 6 or 11 and see how that goes.
Might review the gaming, QoS sticky for XBL. Set up a QoS rule same as the xbox and point it to the IP address of your PC.
Turn off all anti virus and firewall programs on PC while testing. 3rd party firewalls are not generally needed when using routers as they are effective on blocking malicious inbound traffic.
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Every time I enable QOS, no matter what the rule, my NAT goes back to Strict....
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Problem with NAT, you should change the NAT to Endpoint Independent.
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Both UDP and TCP are endpoint independent.
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Maybe someone can review your router settings with you using teamviewer. (http://www.teamviewer.com)
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Yeah we can give it a try
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Send me a PM with ID and passcode.
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Sent
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Talked to one of the guys in the forum and he mentioned that some of the web site port checkers give false negatives. I spent about an hour with a 655, 657 and a 825 and that one site never said any thing about an OPEN port. He mentioned that there is a couple of FTP processes that can be used to check for ports. I'm waiting on the info on how to do that. He's at CES so he's kind of busy.
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I think we go it going. Finally.
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Yeah, I can't believe just a firmware update and no additional settings got it working. I also downloaded a port checker app and it says I only have three ports open. My NAT is still open on MW3...
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Glad it's working out. Enjoy.
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What did you do to get open NAT on MW3? Have the same problem, and tried the above
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What platform are you using for MW3? PSN? XBL or PC?
Please review the gaming and QoS sticky for XBL for some examples.
What Hardware version is your router? Look at sticker under router.
What Firmware version is currently loaded? Found on routers web page under status.
What ISP Service do you have? Cable or DSL?
What ISP Modem do you have? Stand Alone or built in router?
What ISP Modem make and model do you have?
If this modem has a built in router, it's best to bridge the modem. Having 2 routers on the same line can cause connection problems.
To tell if the modem is bridged or not, look at the routers web page, Status/Device Info/Wan Section, if there is a 192.168.0.# address in the WAN IP address field, then the modem is not bridged.
Some things to try:
Ensure DNS IP addresses are being filled in under Setup/Internet/Manual? You can find these under Status/Device Info/Wan section.
Turn off ALL QoS (DIR only) GameFuel (DGL only and if ON.) options. Advanced/QoS or Gamefuel.
Turn off Advanced DNS Services if you have this option under Setup/Internet/Manual.
Turn on DNS Relay under Setup/Networking.
Setup DHCP reserved IP addresses for all devices ON the router. Setup/Networking
Ensure devices are set to auto obtain an IP address.
Set Firewall settings to Endpoint Independent for TCP and UDP under Advanced/Firewall.
Enable uPnP and Multi-cast Streaming under Advanced/Networking.
What wireless modes are you using? Under Setup/Wireless/Manual.
Try single mode G or mixed G and N?
What security mode are you using? Preferred security is WPA-Personal. WPA2/Auto TPIK and AES. Some WiFi adapters don't support AES, so you might want to try TPIK only.
What wireless devices do you have connected?
Any cordless house phones?
Any other WiFi routers in the area? Use InSSIDer (http://www.metageek.net/) to find out.
Turn off Short GI and Extra Wireless Protection if you have it. Under Advanced/Advanced Wireless.
Turn off all anti virus and firewall programs on PC while testing. 3rd party firewalls are not generally needed when using routers as they are effective on blocking malicious inbound traffic.
Turn off all devices accept for one wired PC while testing.
Maybe someone can review your router settings with you using teamviewer. (http://www.teamviewer.com)
What did you do to get open NAT on MW3? Have the same problem, and tried the above