Xbox Live Problem

zuchum

I've been trying over the last few days to add people to parties in COD4, and Halo 3 etc, but every time I do it looks like I'm going to join but then the screen goes black and it says : Error: cannot connect to host.

So i can't join parties and people trying to join me get the same message....anyone had the same problem/any ideas how to fix it?

I'm connecting to the interweb through an ethernet cable to a router..if that helps...

chavezychavez

Might not be your setup thats wrong, XB Live was running like a half dead dog last night.
Took me anything between 5 and 10 mins to get into an online game of COD4 and then as you mentioned, the lobby would be closed.

zuchum

I would think that but xbox live was running fine for me...it was just when i invited friends to games or got nvited that i got the error message...

hanton12

zuchum wrote: »

I would think that but xbox live was running fine for me...it was just when i invited friends to games or got nvited that i got the error message...

what are your NAT settings set to?

zuchum

hanton12 wrote: »

what are your NAT settings set to?

I have no idea what that means....sorry i assume it's soething to do with my router?? I shall check when I get home...if i know how

Clover

go to the system blade on your xbox 360 and then go into network settings and run " test xbox live connection " when it's finished it will display your nat type at the bottom and you want it to say " open " .

if it does not say " open " you willl need to open ports for xbox live on your router , have a look here to find a guide for your router.

hanton12

I'd say thats your problem alright. AS said, NAT settings are on the network part of your dashboard. portforwarding is a good website that does most routers. celtcsnipers have a very good step by step instruction too if you are with Eircom.

zuchum

Thanks for that guys! Got it al up and running,cheers

zach

Rob-117

hello all, over the past few months i keep getting disconnected from xbox live between 5-10 minutes after i sign on. xbox support told me it's a problem with my service provider and eircom told me to get in touch with xbox so can anybody help please

Korvanica

Clover wrote: »

go to the system blade on your xbox 360 and then go into network settings and run " test xbox live connection " when it's finished it will display your nat type at the bottom and you want it to say " open "

Problem in Halo 3 is its retarded and even if system says your nat is open in halo it will say its not open.

If You are using a router do the following.
1.Manually Set your xbox to static Ip
2. In your router settings (192.168.2.1 for belkin, dont know any others) add the xbox ip to the DMZ.

Worked for me.