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Xbox Live and Routers

 

A router connection is really the ideal way to configure your connection to Xbox Live. We've got all the information you need in order to set up a router connection and get playing.

 

 

Router Compatibility
Xbox Live Compatible routers work great to connect to Xbox Live. Get the latest information about specific models and firmware to optimise your connection. Or,see which routers have been determined to not work so well with Xbox Live.

 

Routers 101
Want to set up a router connection but not completely clear on how routers work? Let us fill you in on the basics: what is a router, what does it do, and why should you care?

 

Router Workarounds
Let us show you how to make the following routers work with Xbox Live.

 

Routers and Games
Once in a while certain games, when paired with certain routers, will display, well, funky behavior. We'll show you how to get these routers and games to play nice together.

 

Network Address Translation (NAT)
NATs share one Internet connection with your Xbox console andyour PC. If you use the wrong NAT device, you can't always play with or talk to your friends on Xbox Live. We'll help you choose the right NAT.

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