Nat 1 Type Connection but why?

[hobokiefer]

Can someone explain why you need to have a NAT Type 1 connection for this game, I've gone for online tropies on other games with no issues but everyone keeps stating NAT 1 type only.

[Letenko]

1 minute ago, hobokiefer said:

Can someone explain why you need to have a NAT Type 1 connection for this game, I've gone for online tropies on other games with no issues but everyone keeps stating NAT 1 type only.

Because the servers are fucky and while NAT 1 is not an absolute requirement, an open connection is. I managed to get things done with a NAT 2 with open ports/DMZ. There are a few games like this where the server connection is so unstable, the only feasible way to stay connected and play is with an open connection - Ghost Recon or Red Alert 3 just to name a few.

Also, having an open connection or a NAT 1 doesn't mean the connection will be perfect, you'll still get disconnects, but it will be usable.

[U_mad_bro7778]

Not true. Someone I know was able to connect with NAT2 + DMZ enabled or with 2 PS3 and 2 copies of the game. It’s something with EA crappy servers blocking access from connecting with each other. It’s the same issue with Ghost recon future solider or command and conquer 3 where you need someone with NAT1 or NAT2 and DMZ enable.

[hobokiefer]

silly question potentially then how do you know if you have a DMZ enabled?

[Letenko]

15 minutes ago, hobokiefer said:

silly question potentially then how do you know if you have a DMZ enabled?

You go into your router settings using it's IP and check/enable it there. Unless you or your ISP have enbaled it because you asked them to, I can assure you, you don't have it on. It's usually under forwarding or firewall settings, but there are plenty of guides online for each model of a router.

This is how it looks on mine:

[FawkeSolid]

I've got all the coop trophies this last week (minus the one about airstrikes) with another guy. We both have Nat type 2, he is playing in USA and I'm in Argentina.