This article provides steps for adding port forwarding to your SmartRG gateway to allow XBox users to have a continuous online connection. (Used along side UPnP when experiencing Moderate to Strict NAT)
Procedure
- Ensure your xBox or other gaming console is connected to the gateway (LAN or Wireless).
- Open any web browser and access the gateway. (192.168.1.1/admin)
- Under the Device Info tab, select DHCP. Take note of the MAC Address and IP addresses for your gaming console.
- Click the Advanced Setup tab, select LAN
- In the Static IP Lease List: click Add Entries and enter the MAC and IP address noted in Step 3.
- Also under the Advanced Setup tab, navigate to NAT > Virtual Server Setup. Click the Add button.
- Check the Custom Service checkbox and enter a name (ex. xBox360). Use the IP address noted in Step 3 in the Server IP Address field.
- Set the ports for the xBox360 using the Port Start and Port End fields and nterthe following values: Port 88(UDP), Port 3074(Both), Port 53(Both), and port 1863(Both)
- Click the Apply/Save button to commit your changes.
