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NAT TYPE - BT Broadband

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  • 20-08-2008 10:38am
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    EireEV
    Registered Users Posts: 351 ✭✭


    Hi,

    With some difficulty I managed to finally change my Nat Type from 2 -> 1.

    I have BT broadband and basically just set up wired connection over PPPoE protocol using ISP's supplied username and password. I had to change network type from PPPoA to PPPoE to get this to work. Any downfall with doing this?

    Is it true that a wired connection is more reliable than wireless connection for playing games online?

    Anyway previously on Nat Type 2 i.e accessing Net through router the IP address of my PS3 was 192.168.0.2 - after doing the above (connecting to net directly through ISP) it's something completely different.

    Main Question - Will I know have to forward all TCP and UPD ports needed for playing game online from this 198.162.0.2 -> this new IP address? And what if BT brodband does not use a Static IP.

    Can someone also please explain why playing games online will be less laggy over NAT Type 1 Vs Type 2?

    Last Question - when hosting a game is the speed dependent on your download or upload speed and what speed would be acceptable for smooth gaming.

    Thanks.

    EireEV


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    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,170 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    EireEV wrote: »
    I have BT broadband and basically just set up wired connection over PPPoE protocol using ISP's supplied username and password. I had to change network type from PPPoA to PPPoE to get this to work. Any downfall with doing this?
    Afaik one is more efficient than that other. Less overheads etc.

    I think the drawback to that is that the pings are higher.


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    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,170 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    EireEV wrote: »
    Can someone also please explain why playing games online will be less laggy over NAT Type 1 Vs Type 2?
    You could have helped people out by posting this too... no one knows wtf nat type 1, 2 and 3 are.

    • NAT Type 1
      You are either NOT behind a router/firewall OR you have already DMZ enabled your PS3. Your PS3 is connected properly and you shouldn't run into any issues.
    • NAT Type 2
      Your PS3 is connected to a router. Your PS3 is connected properly and you shouldn't run into any issues.
    • NAT Type 3
      You are behind a router/firewall. While your PS3 may be able to connect to the PSN and perform downloads/updates other functions may not work as intended.


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    ++E*s++
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭++E*s++


    what is the username and password for bt broadband?


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    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,496 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    ++E*s++, learn how boards works before posting, DO NOT DRAG UP OLD THREADS
    thanks


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