How do I keep my router from disconnecting me from xbox live?

SOURCE: Belkin F5D9230-4 router with xbox live

I was having troubles with a belkin router as well. i called belkin tech support and they never helped as they would not accept that the router was the problem. i found i could connect the xbox directly to a modem and it would work fine but when i connected it through the router it would always disconnect from games or not allow me to join a game, only host them, with no one else joining. no matter if i forwarded the appropriate ports, put the specific ip address into the dmz or even turn upnp on (i've tried different combos of each, all on at same time, to even setting up manually) and nothing would change. I found that the router had an option to turn off NAT which belkin told me would render the router useless.  I decided to go against them, turned it off and set the ip and dns to go with the modem. Now everything works fine as the router just acts as an expensive multi plug and wireless system. all the computers in the house can connect to the internet at the same time and access eachothers hard drives and i can access xbox live fine with no problems. there is also no lag when playing gtaIV multiplayer with 15 other players.  i hate belkin tech support and i will not pay for another expensive multi plug connector from belkin... ever.

SOURCE: Belkin F5D9230-4 router with xbox live

the solution is as such, first log into your router by typing the routers IP (192.168.2.1) into your browser.

The first thing you want to do is set UPnP to be enabled.

Forget about the 88 UDP thing, it's bogus.

Just set the TCP and the UDP to 3074 in virtual server.

I swear to god it will work.

SOURCE: My Xbox 360 Nat is Strict. with my Belkin

again give it then save it then reboot it the router then try it

Rakesh Warrier

• 708 Answers
• Posted on Jul 22, 2010

SOURCE: belkin n1 F5D8631-4 NAT goes back to strict after been open

Step 1 : Check the IP Addressof the Xbox And take a note of it

Step 2 : Open RSP By typing 192.168.2.1 on the Address bar of the internet explorer

Step 3 : On the left side Click Firewall

Step 4 : Leave the Password blank and click Submit

Step 5 : Disable it And Apply Changes

Step 6 : On the left side Under Firewall Click DMZ

Step 7 : Add the IP Address of the XboX in DMZ

Step 8 : Click Apply Changes

Step 9 : Restart the Router

Step 10 : Test the Connection

Rakesh Warrier

• 708 Answers
• Posted on Aug 12, 2010

SOURCE: Playstation 3 networking problem with belkin n1 router

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To REDUCE NAT ON PS3 /Xbox
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Step 1:Connect Modem - Router - Computer (Wired)

Step 2:Open Router Setup by typing http://192.168.2.1 on the address bar of internet explorer

Step 3:On the Left click firewall

Step 4:Leave the Password blank and click submit

Step 5:Disable it and click apply changes

Step 6:Scan and connect in the PS3/Xbox

Step 7: Get the IP Address of the PS3/Xbox

Step 8:Open Router Setup in the Computer

Step 9:On the left under Firewall Click DMZ

Step 10:Enable the IP Address of the PS3/Xbox in it

Step 11:Click Apply Changes

Step 13:On the left Under Utilities click System settings

Step 14:Scroll down to the bottom

Step 15:Enable UPnP

Step 16:Click apply changes

Step 17:Test the connection ,Check the NAT

If working then let me know

Goto : my blog for more information about belkin routers (Page is still under construction )

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If it is still not working

Open Router setup

At the middle Under internet settings check the WAN IP

IF it starts with 192.168. or 172.16 Then you will have to contact your internet service and ask them to bridge the modem