Post by FrkUout on Jul 7, 2005 6:55:29 GMT -8
A question was asked as to which ports you would need open for Xbox Live. Here's the answers I found:
If your router supports xbox live or gaming mode then you should not need any ports open.
You can also place your xbox in the DMZ (de-militarized zone) of the router. This will place it in front of the hardware firewall and give it full access to the internet at all times. Keep in mind that this could make it vulnerable to attacks (not like anyone would hack an xbox). You would also need to make the IP address on the xbox static (you can so this from the xbox dashboard in the network configuration settings) to avoid the xbox acquiring a new IP address from the router when the old one expires.
An alternative to assigning a static IP on the xbox is to assign the current IP address for the xbox as a static DHCP address in the router. This is usually done under the DHCP tab or button selection. You will need to know the hardware id (MAC address) of the xbox to do this. You will also need to know the admin password for the router (and for the DMZ set-up as well).
I've listed the some common router manufacturers support sites below as well as the Xbox.com compatible router listing.
DLink Support Page
Linksys Support Search Page
Netgear Support Site
Xbox.com Compatible Router Listing
Microsoft Support Page for Their Routers
Hope this helps.
If your router supports xbox live or gaming mode then you should not need any ports open.
You can also place your xbox in the DMZ (de-militarized zone) of the router. This will place it in front of the hardware firewall and give it full access to the internet at all times. Keep in mind that this could make it vulnerable to attacks (not like anyone would hack an xbox). You would also need to make the IP address on the xbox static (you can so this from the xbox dashboard in the network configuration settings) to avoid the xbox acquiring a new IP address from the router when the old one expires.
An alternative to assigning a static IP on the xbox is to assign the current IP address for the xbox as a static DHCP address in the router. This is usually done under the DHCP tab or button selection. You will need to know the hardware id (MAC address) of the xbox to do this. You will also need to know the admin password for the router (and for the DMZ set-up as well).
I've listed the some common router manufacturers support sites below as well as the Xbox.com compatible router listing.
DLink Support Page
Linksys Support Search Page
Netgear Support Site
Xbox.com Compatible Router Listing
Microsoft Support Page for Their Routers
Hope this helps.
