What are nat type a, nat type b, and other Nat types on Nintendo switch?

Nintendo Switch is among the most popular gaming consoles because you can play your favorite games at home and on the go. It also allows you to play multiplayer games. In addition, you can join lobbies and use voice chat to talk with other players. However, if you are having issues with any of this, the reason could be the internet connection and the network’s Nat type. Here, we will explain what Nat type A, Nat type B, and other Nat types are, and we will also show you how to determine the Nat type.

Nat stands for Network Address Translation. To communicate with each other, all devices on the web must have an IP address and the internet service provider gives one IP address to its customers. Now that you have multiple devices connected to the Internet, your router must provide an IP address for each device connected to your Wi-Fi network.

When it comes to Nintendo Switch, there are several Nat types, ranging from Type A to Type F. If your Nintendo Switch has a Nat Type A or Nat Type B, it is connected properly to the network, and there should be no issues. If the console has some other Nat type, it means there is some sort of issue due to which your console can’t communicate with other devices properly.

To determine the Nat type on your Nintendo Switch, go to System Settings > Internet > Test Connection and look at what is showing next to Nat Type.

Issues for Nat Type A and B could be resolved with a reboot, but router settings should be changed and altered for the other Nat types so the blockage may go away. The best way to figure out how to configure your router is to refer to its manual.

Join our newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss out on what's happening in the tech world. It's that simple.
subsc

🚀 Trusted source for tech since 2012