How to Open NAT Type with Netgear Genie

Are you having trouble connecting to online games or applications? One common issue is having a restrictive Network Address Translation (NAT) type, which can limit your access to certain services. In this article, we'll show you how to open up your NAT type using the Netgear Genie app.

To start, you'll need to log in to your Netgear router's web interface. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser and enter the IP address of your router (usually 192.168.0.1).

2. Enter your username and password, then click the 'Login' button.

3. Click on the 'Advanced Home' tab, then select 'Port Forwarding / Port Triggering'.

Next, you'll need to add a custom service by clicking the 'Add Custom Service' button. This will open up a new menu where you can specify the port forwarding settings.

1. In this menu, select 'Protocol' as TCP or UDP, depending on the application you're trying to access.

2. Enter the external and internal IP addresses of your device in the respective fields.

3. Specify the start and end ports for the service, making sure they are open and not already in use.

Once you've completed these steps, click 'Apply' to save your changes. This will allow incoming traffic on the specified port to reach your device, opening up your NAT type.

It's also important to set up a static IP address on the device you're forwarding ports to. This ensures that your ports remain open even after your device reboots.

By following these steps, you should be able to open up your NAT type using the Netgear Genie app and enjoy uninterrupted access to online games and applications.

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