How to resolve NAT issues

[Trubbs]

I see a lot of negative reviews specifically complaining about NAT, so i thought I'd make a quick post explaining how to open ports on your router.

What is NAT/why is this a thing: Basically, IPv4 is from the 1970's, and there aren't enough unique addresses for everyone to have a routable address. So your ISP provides you with a single IP (your router) and your router provides every device on your home network with a private IP address. IPv6 fixes this, but adoption is slow and probably won't be complete for about another 10-20 years.

To open a port on your router, first you need to know what the IP address of your router is. The easiest way to do this is to open a command prompt (windows key + r, type cmd and press enter) and type "ipconfig /all" no quotes at the prompt. Look for where it says "Default Gateway," that is your router's IP address (for example 192.168.0.1) Open an internet browser and enter the default gateway address, now you will be asked for a username and password. Most people never change these from the default, you can obtain them by searching online for the default login info for your router or checking for a sticker on the device itself. You will want to search for "<your router model> how open ports" to find directions specifically for your device.

According to Ubisoft support, the For Honor game uses ports TCP 443, 80 (which are HTTP and HTTPS, these should already be open) and UDP 3075, 3074. The Ubisoft Uplay client also uses TCP 80, 443, 14000, 14008, 14020, 14022, 14027, 14028, 14043. You will want to open all of these to ensure the game works properly.

If you found this helpful or are still having difficulty getting the game to work, please post a reply below. I'm studying computer network enginering and love computer games, so this is a fun way for me to practice my skills.

[mfe]

I have enabled all that but my nat is still strict. However i have fiber and i am using an ONT before my router. I searched around and people said that port forwarding on my router should not be affected by the ONT. Idk what is the problem.

[[GOAT]Doomsiren]

I tried this fix already but even with going from a moderate NAT type to an open NAT type
doesn't fix anything for me. In fact it made it worse for a little while, dropping me out matches 10 seconds in. The P2P in this game is completely bonkers and should be replaced or fixed if possible.

[BlauBash]

For me, it´s enough to open 3074 TCP+UDP, all green !

[Scathach]

I've opened all the ports, and it did not help me a bit... Only VPN helped me, but the ping...

[LegTheFish]

it dont matter my nats green ports all open still same error codes over and over in every 4v4

[Trubbs]

Originally posted by mfe:

I have enabled all that but my nat is still strict. However i have fiber and i am using an ONT before my router. I searched around and people said that port forwarding on my router should not be affected by the ONT. Idk what is the problem.

Are you using Google Fiber by chance? Try using www.canyouseeme.org to verify if your ports are really open or not; the Network Box UI is awful and sometimes doesn't do what you tell it to. If this is the case, you might try doing a factory reset and reconfiguring it. All the ONT does afaik is convert the signal from optical to electrical and back. But if its GF, you can be sure it's doing a little more than just that.

Given people are saying the problem is specifically with the P2P communication of this game, it might be possible that some ISPs are filtering or shaping P2P traffic which inhibits the game's communication. I'd recommend contacting your ISP customer support to see if this is something they are aware of or can do anything with.

But it does seem most likely that there are issues with how the game handles the networking side of things that you as a user cannot resolve.

[cristrugturh naldo]

Originally posted by mfe:

I have enabled all that but my nat is still strict. However i have fiber and i am using an ONT before my router. I searched around and people said that port forwarding on my router should not be affected by the ONT. Idk what is the problem.

I did none of this and mine has stayed at open. NAT is based on your internet performance, ports may help but won't 100%. I used to play COD years ago with completely ♥♥♥♥ internet and I had strict constantly and now with comcast, it's still bad but connects well, so I have open on this.

[76561198154605437]

Originally posted by Classless Inter-Domain Routing:

I see a lot of negative reviews specifically complaining about NAT, so i thought I'd make a quick post explaining how to open ports on your router.

What is NAT/why is this a thing: Basically, IPv4 is from the 1970's, and there aren't enough unique addresses for everyone to have a routable address. So your ISP provides you with a single IP (your router) and your router provides every device on your home network with a private IP address. IPv6 fixes this, but adoption is slow and probably won't be complete for about another 10-20 years.

To open a port on your router, first you need to know what the IP address of your router is. The easiest way to do this is to open a command prompt (windows key + r, type cmd and press enter) and type "ipconfig /all" no quotes at the prompt. Look for where it says "Default Gateway," that is your router's IP address (for example 192.168.0.1) Open an internet browser and enter the default gateway address, now you will be asked for a username and password. Most people never change these from the default, you can obtain them by searching online for the default login info for your router or checking for a sticker on the device itself. You will want to search for "<your router model> how open ports" to find directions specifically for your device.

According to Ubisoft support, the For Honor game uses ports TCP 443, 80 (which are HTTP and HTTPS, these should already be open) and UDP 3075, 3074. The Ubisoft Uplay client also uses TCP 80, 443, 14000, 14008, 14020, 14022, 14027, 14028, 14043. You will want to open all of these to ensure the game works properly.

If you found this helpful or are still having difficulty getting the game to work, please post a reply below. I'm studying computer network enginering and love computer games, so this is a fun way for me to practice my skills.

NAT has nothing to do with ipv4, i dont know where you are getting your information

[Ace]

Originally posted by mfe:

I have enabled all that but my nat is still strict. However i have fiber and i am using an ONT before my router. I searched around and people said that port forwarding on my router should not be affected by the ONT. Idk what is the problem.

Try using DMZ mode while playing Ubisoft games. I don't know what it is, but i had the same issue on R6 and using DMZ mode fixed it immediately.

[Trubbs]

Originally posted by dONALD tRUMP:

Originally posted by Classless Inter-Domain Routing:

I see a lot of negative reviews specifically complaining about NAT, so i thought I'd make a quick post explaining how to open ports on your router.

What is NAT/why is this a thing: Basically, IPv4 is from the 1970's, and there aren't enough unique addresses for everyone to have a routable address. So your ISP provides you with a single IP (your router) and your router provides every device on your home network with a private IP address. IPv6 fixes this, but adoption is slow and probably won't be complete for about another 10-20 years.

To open a port on your router, first you need to know what the IP address of your router is. The easiest way to do this is to open a command prompt (windows key + r, type cmd and press enter) and type "ipconfig /all" no quotes at the prompt. Look for where it says "Default Gateway," that is your router's IP address (for example 192.168.0.1) Open an internet browser and enter the default gateway address, now you will be asked for a username and password. Most people never change these from the default, you can obtain them by searching online for the default login info for your router or checking for a sticker on the device itself. You will want to search for "<your router model> how open ports" to find directions specifically for your device.

According to Ubisoft support, the For Honor game uses ports TCP 443, 80 (which are HTTP and HTTPS, these should already be open) and UDP 3075, 3074. The Ubisoft Uplay client also uses TCP 80, 443, 14000, 14008, 14020, 14022, 14027, 14028, 14043. You will want to open all of these to ensure the game works properly.

If you found this helpful or are still having difficulty getting the game to work, please post a reply below. I'm studying computer network enginering and love computer games, so this is a fun way for me to practice my skills.

NAT has nothing to do with ipv4, i dont know where you are getting your information

Because address exhaustion is a serious concern with IPv6.

[76561198154605437]

Originally posted by Classless Inter-Domain Routing:

Originally posted by dONALD tRUMP:

NAT has nothing to do with ipv4, i dont know where you are getting your information

Because address exhaustion is a serious concern with IPv6.

nat and ipv4 are two different things.

[SINFUL CREATURE]

I've opened every port that has been listed here and more (from the Ubisoft PC forums) and my NAT is still strict.

I live in Australia and internet is naturally ♥♥♥♥ here.

Do I have any possible fix besides moving to a different country where internet is actually decent? I haven't been able to last a single 4v4 match for about 2 days now and it's really pissing me off.

I've managed to play about 5 minutes into a 4v4 match at the most, before I "Lose Connection". Sometimes this happens at the start of the game, sometimes it doesn't happen at all.

I'm so confused and I don't know how to resolve this.

[BellatorMonk]

My son plays this on his XBOX One with no issues online. I play on PC and cannot remain connected to PvP matches. I can play Multiplayer vs AI just fine. So it cannot be a NAT issue. I have my standard FW up on a modified ASUS router on Spectrum (Time Warner) and rarely have issues with any games other than Ubisoft.

[cristrugturh naldo]

Originally posted by Sinful Creature:

I've opened every port that has been listed here and more (from the Ubisoft PC forums) and my NAT is still strict.

I live in Australia and internet is naturally ♥♥♥♥ here.

Do I have any possible fix besides moving to a different country where internet is actually decent? I haven't been able to last a single 4v4 match for about 2 days now and it's really pissing me off.

I've managed to play about 5 minutes into a 4v4 match at the most, before I "Lose Connection". Sometimes this happens at the start of the game, sometimes it doesn't happen at all.

I'm so confused and I don't know how to resolve this.

NAT is based on how good your internet is. I used to have horrible internet with strict NAT on COD and now i have open on this game (with different internet)

[Goonshall]

People in this thread have no idea what NAT is...especially OP....