PC: Change NAT type - how to adjust the NAT type

If you want to change the NAT type of your network from your computer, you need access to the router settings. There you will find the appropriate settings options that allow you to adjust the NAT type.

How to adjust the NAT type from the computer

The NAT type of your network is especially relevant for online games on consoles. If the type is set incorrectly, this may cause connection problems. In order for you to change the NAT type of your network, you must first enable the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) function in your router. Once the function is active, you can release the required ports in the router and thus change the NAT type. How exactly you need to proceed to adjust the settings in the router depends on the model.

1. Open the browser on your computer and call up the login to your router. For example, enter the IP address 192.168.0.1 as the URL for this, or the URL "https://fritz.box" for Fritzbox routers.
2. Enter your user data to call up the user interface.
3. Call up the network settings of the router via the navigation. Depending on the router model, you will find these in different places.
4. Turn on the "Enable UPnP" function and save the change.

Followed by this, you can release the required ports via the release settings and thus change the NAT type. Welche Ports genau Sie freigeben müssen, ist dabei davon abhängig, ob Sie beispielsweise eine Playstation 4 oder eine Xbox nutzen.