Port Forwarding is a great way to reduce Lag and Latency! Just a quick correction in my video I stated I have 14 available static IP addresses however I made a miscalculation .I have 12 available IP addresses. 6 on the front end and 6 on the back end. I'm sure plenty of my subscribers caught this mistake. Anyways thank you for watching I really appreciate it!
I am flabbergasted. First game was so smooth. I will update. Update: if anyone struggles with lag on 5g home hot spots please do this. I'm almost certain I get throttls 2 weeks after I pay my bill. After porting I pretty much haven't had any issues since. I still can't believe it now. I use straight talk 5g home internet. My ping is now significantly lower and no more lag spikes.
0:39 Then i do not need to "port forward" my modem at all. As my PS5 console automatically shows a "NAT Type 2" but sometimes i do get a "Failed" read for nat type it sometimes read a Nat Type 2 when IPv4 address is changed.
I have Verizon 5G home internet which has limited settings I had to set up a static IP directly on my XSX in advanced network settings and after that my NAT type was open.
This is a well made video that does a great job walking viewers through each step, however it did not result n a NAT change for me. I have an Asus RT-AX58U, and after following your instructions to the letter my PS5 Pro still shows Type 3 NAT and my download speed is around 37 Mbps and upload speed is 4.8 Mbps. Would the presence of the VPN I installed on the router be a problem? The only setting that was different from your video was that my WAN connection type is PPPoE. Please let me know what else I can change as I am unable to play games online at this point. Thank you.
To get NAT 2 , you can try enabling UPnP in your router's settings, and then resetting your router and device. You can also try opening ports TCP: 80, 443, 3478, 3479, 3480 and UDP: 3478, 3479, 49152～65535. Also try turning off your VPN and see if that changes your NAT type. Keep me posted.
Make sure UPnP is enabled but ALSO make sure that you have QoS enabled as well along with a direct LAN connection if possible. If not, check that router for updates and do a manual system speed test after.
Why did you put 192.168.1.8 on the ip pool starting address and then changed the static ip address on the ps5 to 192.168.1.2 while you changed it too 192.168.1.8 in the router?
You need some IP addresses outside DHCP pool range so when the lease is renewed the static IP address doesn't get handed out to another device. I assigned the PS5 to 192.168.1.2 and used it as the internal port when I port forwarded. The DHCP pool starts at 192.168.1.8. I have 6 IP addresses I can use for static IPs. Hope this helps.
You misunderstood me. In the router settings you changed 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.8 but when you switched to the ps5 you set it to 192.168.1.2, shouldn't it be 192.168.1.8 on the ps5? Not 192.168.1.2
To set up port forwarding on an Xfinity Gateway (model XB8), you can access the Xfinity app, navigate to "WiFi" > "View WiFi equipment" > "Advanced Settings" > "Port Forwarding" and then select "Add Port Forward" to create a new port forwarding rule; you can also access the gateway directly through a web browser by going to "10.0.0.1" to manage port forwarding settings. Hope this helps.
@@UltimateTechHub but I have a quick question, say I have wifi extender which have has a LAN cable port and I use that port to plug into the PS5 but when I troubleshoot the PlayStation it isonly getting fair connection when it should say “strong wired connection” and the extender has a strong wifi connection to the modem what would you say the problem is?
Port forwarding has always made me nervous. Thank you so much for the simple to follow tutorial. It makes much sense to set aside a static range of IP'S. Your videos are awesome and easy to follow. Thank you, and keep them coming.
Why did you do so many ports separately if your router supports both? In the other vid that’s what you did. Also if I reserve an ip address for my ps5, should I still make the ip outside the pool range?
It’s bizarre that I’ve never had any problems with connection until the past 48 hours. Followed your guide and now it’s working again like normal if not a little better. Would you happen to know any reason for that? I use spectrum wireless as no option for wired. Why would it suddenly be an issue?
@@meathead4699 I think it takes your routers bandwidth and forces it to be used for your ps5. Where before your ps5 probably wasn't the top priority so there were times where you weren't recieving all of the connection that your router was capable of directly to your ps5.
Quick question. I had fiber internet installed today and on both Xbox’s I gave my son & I static ip’s ending in 101 and 102. I didn’t change any settings in the new modem or anything. We have smart tvs and cellphones so with this, with those ips ending high, will we ever experience conflicts?
External port will be the same as internal port. My router doesnt ask for start and end port. It asks for external and internal ports. Just put the range in both boxes if its a range. If its one port, put the one port in both boxes.
I might be confused, since my ps5 isnt hard wired to my modem nat type 2 is where it’s supposed to be I thought I wanted to get to nah type 1? I’m currently running nat type 2 but I notice some lag on fortnite.
NAT type 1 can only be achieved with plugging the PS5 straight into the modem. NAT type 2 is perfectly fine. Lag could be the fornite server or your ISP connection.
I did exactly this for only my hardwired PS5, and now nothing can connect to the internet at all... not my phone, tv, laptop, tablet... and it only fixes itself when I factory reset my router.
Port Forwarding is a great way to reduce Lag and Latency! Just a quick correction in my video I stated I have 14 available static IP addresses however I made a miscalculation .I have 12 available IP addresses. 6 on the front end and 6 on the back end. I'm sure plenty of my subscribers caught this mistake. Anyways thank you for watching I really appreciate it!
Is it ok to use the same primary and secondary dns servers you used in the video?
Port Forwarding scares a lot of people off and it shouldnt cos its really easy and really works too !!! Thanks for the video, Vegas Mike.
You know out there are bad boys that scans for open ports? If someone setup wrong...
I am flabbergasted. First game was so smooth. I will update.
Update: if anyone struggles with lag on 5g home hot spots please do this. I'm almost certain I get throttls 2 weeks after I pay my bill. After porting I pretty much haven't had any issues since. I still can't believe it now. I use straight talk 5g home internet. My ping is now significantly lower and no more lag spikes.
Glad your getting better speeds! Thanks for watching!
0:39 Then i do not need to "port forward" my modem at all. As my PS5 console automatically shows a "NAT Type 2" but sometimes i do get a "Failed" read for nat type it sometimes read a Nat Type 2 when IPv4 address is changed.
I just finished this installation and it was easy! Thanks for the great video!
December 2024 and yup it worked
Thanks for watching!
I have Verizon 5G home internet which has limited settings I had to set up a static IP directly on my XSX in advanced network settings and after that my NAT type was open.
This is a well made video that does a great job walking viewers through each step, however it did not result n a NAT change for me. I have an Asus RT-AX58U, and after following your instructions to the letter my PS5 Pro still shows Type 3 NAT and my download speed is around 37 Mbps and upload speed is 4.8 Mbps. Would the presence of the VPN I installed on the router be a problem? The only setting that was different from your video was that my WAN connection type is PPPoE. Please let me know what else I can change as I am unable to play games online at this point. Thank you.
To get NAT 2 , you can try enabling UPnP in your router's settings, and then resetting your router and device. You can also try opening ports TCP: 80, 443, 3478, 3479, 3480 and UDP: 3478, 3479, 49152～65535. Also try turning off your VPN and see if that changes your NAT type. Keep me posted.
Make sure UPnP is enabled but ALSO make sure that you have QoS enabled as well along with a direct LAN connection if possible. If not, check that router for updates and do a manual system speed test after.
3:25 In your other video - you showed the Primary DNS as 1.1.1.8? So why the change?
Why did you put 192.168.1.8 on the ip pool starting address and then changed the static ip address on the ps5 to 192.168.1.2 while you changed it too 192.168.1.8 in the router?
You need some IP addresses outside DHCP pool range so when the lease is renewed the static IP address doesn't get handed out to another device. I assigned the PS5 to 192.168.1.2 and used it as the internal port when I port forwarded. The DHCP pool starts at 192.168.1.8. I have 6 IP addresses I can use for static IPs. Hope this helps.
You misunderstood me. In the router settings you changed 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.8 but when you switched to the ps5 you set it to 192.168.1.2, shouldn't it be 192.168.1.8 on the ps5? Not 192.168.1.2
@@BicholokzYou are confused. It's outside of the range.
This is new too me, so, I have an Xfinity gateway (Model name XB8), how do I perform a Port Forwarding with that Mike? Please and thank you.
To set up port forwarding on an Xfinity Gateway (model XB8), you can access the Xfinity app, navigate to "WiFi" > "View WiFi equipment" > "Advanced Settings" > "Port Forwarding" and then select "Add Port Forward" to create a new port forwarding rule; you can also access the gateway directly through a web browser by going to "10.0.0.1" to manage port forwarding settings. Hope this helps.
I’m guess port forwarding only works with LAN cable right
@tylerrochester7374 No you can port forward with wifi but wires is always better and faster.
@@UltimateTechHub okay that’s perfect since I can’t connect a lan cable to the PlayStation since it’s so far
@@UltimateTechHub but I have a quick question, say I have wifi extender which have has a LAN cable port and I use that port to plug into the PS5 but when I troubleshoot the PlayStation it isonly getting fair connection when it should say “strong wired connection” and the extender has a strong wifi connection to the modem what would you say the problem is?
@tylerrochester7374 Do you have have a coaxial port near you're PS5?
@@xenozma I think so why?
Did some thing like that on me Ps4Pro years ago. and it really works 😀
I did this on my PS4 as well. Thanks for watching!!!
Port forwarding has always made me nervous. Thank you so much for the simple to follow tutorial. It makes much sense to set aside a static range of IP'S. Your videos are awesome and easy to follow. Thank you, and keep them coming.
The more you do the better you get so keep on Port Forwarding!!! Lol!
Thanks for watching Dan you the man!!!
Why did you do so many ports separately if your router supports both? In the other vid that’s what you did. Also if I reserve an ip address for my ps5, should I still make the ip outside the pool range?
It’s bizarre that I’ve never had any problems with connection until the past 48 hours. Followed your guide and now it’s working again like normal if not a little better. Would you happen to know any reason for that? I use spectrum wireless as no option for wired. Why would it suddenly be an issue?
Sometimes its a server problem but port forwarding does help with a faster and more reliable connection. Thanks for watching!
@@meathead4699 I think it takes your routers bandwidth and forces it to be used for your ps5. Where before your ps5 probably wasn't the top priority so there were times where you weren't recieving all of the connection that your router was capable of directly to your ps5.
Can you port forward for other devices and expect the same boost in internet speeds?
Yes
i have an older ASUS router RT_N66W and i did everything as instructed in the video and my NAT type is still Type 3. 🙁
Don’t feel bad I have a ax6000 and it’s still type 3
Quick question. I had fiber internet installed today and on both Xbox’s I gave my son & I static ip’s ending in 101 and 102. I didn’t change any settings in the new modem or anything. We have smart tvs and cellphones so with this, with those ips ending high, will we ever experience conflicts?
You might have conflicts eventually. It's better to have the numbers in the 200s. Like 220 or 230.
@@UltimateTechHub I can do that, I guess with this; the only point is to port forward correct?
Replying on my own section lol, but went ahead and placed .222 and .235 on devices. Hopefully no contradictions.
@@Jwebbplayz That should work fine and then change the IP address in the routers port forwarding settings and your all good.
Hi my router is asking for external end port and Start ...open start and end.. I'm a little confused a little help would be greatly appreciated thanks
External port will be the same as internal port. My router doesnt ask for start and end port. It asks for external and internal ports. Just put the range in both boxes if its a range. If its one port, put the one port in both boxes.
I don't understand the two extra HTTP ports and the numbering system.
HTTP is for keeping web traffic open and HTTPS ensures all track is encrypted. Thank you for watching buddy!
I might be confused, since my ps5 isnt hard wired to my modem nat type 2 is where it’s supposed to be I thought I wanted to get to nah type 1? I’m currently running nat type 2 but I notice some lag on fortnite.
NAT type 1 can only be achieved with plugging the PS5 straight into the modem. NAT type 2 is perfectly fine. Lag could be the fornite server or your ISP connection.
What Internet company do you use?
CenturyLink - 1gig Fiber - $75 a month. Thank you for watching!
@@UltimateTechHub hey thanks you for the response! Is that through the fiber company called Brightspeed? Also love the videos!
@@chadwickp3 I have CenturyLink! Thank you for watching I really appreciate it.
I did exactly this for only my hardwired PS5, and now nothing can connect to the internet at all... not my phone, tv, laptop, tablet... and it only fixes itself when I factory reset my router.
You figure it out Im having a similar issue?
That didnt work for me :( is because my ISP is static ??
Static ISP would not be the issue. Did you reboot your router and PS5 after setting up the port forward? Sometimes that makes everything work better.
@@UltimateTechHub I also manually entered PS5 IP, submet, assuming thats correct but port 80 and 443 remains closed.
@@UltimateTechHub I did restart both modem 1st then router. Last thing I think it could be the ISP blocked ports 80 and 443
It didn’t work. It’s still Nat Type 3 for me.
It has to be your router then. What router are you using?
@@UltimateTechHub ASUS RT-AX1800S
@@UltimateTechHub ASUS RTAX1800S
I'm already getting nat type 2 on my ps5 will portforwarding help me any ?
Probably not. To get type 1 you have to plug directly into your router.
This seems wrong... why just the external ports even though it's "both", why one or both, etc. ... shit's confusing.
Holy shit! The tech version of Chef Bobby Flay?! 😮
yeah don't do that...
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??? Why
Explain