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

  1. What is NAT type and why does it matter? NAT type affects your online gaming connections, impacting matchmaking quality and connectivity with other players.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Do I need to restart my router after changing NAT settings? Yes, restarting your router helps apply all changes made to the NAT settings.