How to Open My NAT on a Verizon Actiontec GT-704
Most routers, including the Actiontec GT-704, provide users with Network Address Translation (NAT). NAT allows you to securely connect various computers on your home's network to your router. For most users, these settings will never need to be altered. However, for those who use online services, such as Xbox Live, you may need to open your router's NAT to improve the performance of a particular device.
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Instructions
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Open the web browser of your choosing and enter the address of your router, which is 192.168.1.1 by default, into the URL entry field. Enter in your router's password, which you set when your Verizon service was installed. Here you will find your router's numerous settings.
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Click on the "My Network" tab at the upper-left portion of your screen. Locate the device that you wish to open the Actiontec GT-704's NAT for. Click the "Enable Application" option, which is located to the right of the name of the device. A screen titled "Port Forwarding Options" will appear.
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Click "Add" underneath the name of the device you wish to open the Actiontec GT-704's NAT for. A drop-down prompt called "Service" will appear. Ensure that the "Host" option is selected. Scroll to the bottom of your screen and press "Apply" to save your changes.
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