Death by lag is the worst thing that can happen to an online gamer. But did you know that it’s not always caused by slow network speeds? Contrary to popular belief, it’s often a problem with your NAT type and can’t be solved with a simple phone call to your ISP.
How to Change NAT Type in Windows 11
But before you go haphazardly changing your NAT type, it’s important to understand the purpose of NAT, what types exist, and how to check what NAT type you’re currently running in Windows 11. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
Networking Address Translation, or NAT, is a networking system that provides a way to change your local IP address to broader Internet addresses. This is how you can use one IP address on multiple devices on the same local network.
NAT, which works as part of the router, essentially turns your router into a middle manager between your local network and the wider Internet. However, there is not just one NAT. In fact, there are three that differ in speed and security. Depending on what you prefer, you can choose from one of the three. But what are they and why would you choose one over the other? Here's more.
