The primary function of this utility is to diagnose NAT behavior to ensure "Full Cone" (often called or Open NAT ) for optimal gaming performance. NAT Type Detection : Identifies whether your network is:
: Only allows traffic from external hosts the internal user has previously contacted.
: Often tests if Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) or NAT Port Mapping Protocol (NAT-PMP) are correctly opening ports. Why It Matters for Gaming
: Players with "Open" NAT can host games and connect to any other player.
The primary function of this utility is to diagnose NAT behavior to ensure "Full Cone" (often called or Open NAT ) for optimal gaming performance. NAT Type Detection : Identifies whether your network is:
: Only allows traffic from external hosts the internal user has previously contacted.
: Often tests if Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) or NAT Port Mapping Protocol (NAT-PMP) are correctly opening ports. Why It Matters for Gaming
: Players with "Open" NAT can host games and connect to any other player.
