How to Change NAT Type 3 on PS3 for Better Online Gaming
Learn how to change your NAT type on PS3 to enhance online gaming performance and connectivity.
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Changing NAT Type 3 on your PS3 involves accessing your router settings and enabling UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). First, log into your router using its IP address via a web browser. Navigate to the UPnP settings and enable UPnP. Additionally, you might need to set up port forwarding for the specific ports used by PlayStation Network: TCP 80, TCP 443, TCP/UDP 5223, and UDP 3478-3479. Restart both your router and PS3 to apply the changes.
FAQs & Answers
- What is NAT type and why does it matter? NAT type affects your online gaming connections, impacting matchmaking quality and connectivity with other players.
- How can I tell what NAT type I have on my PS3? You can check your NAT type in the network settings menu on your PS3 console.
- What is UPnP and how does it help gaming? UPnP allows devices like your PS3 to automatically configure the router for better communication, improving multiplayer gaming.
- Do I need to restart my router after changing NAT settings? Yes, restarting your router helps apply all changes made to the NAT settings.