The first thing we need to do is find some IP addresses. The static IP address step is actually the harder step of the two, but sometimes it is worth doing because it means that you're port forward will continue to work for a longer time. Without a static IP address your PS4 might get a different IP address every power cycle, which will break your port forward. Having a static IP address for your PS4 guarantees that your PS4 will get the same IP address every time you turn it on. When you set up a port forward it is also best to set up a static IP address pointing at your PS4. This is where a port forward comes into play. However, when you are gaming, a lot of times you want people to be able to connect to your PS4. Without setting up a port forward then all data connections must be created from the inside of your network, which is usually a good thing. If you are not sure what Nat Type 2 means be sure to read our Nat Types Defined guide.Ī port forward is way for data to get into your home network through your router.
It can seem like an intimidating task to login to your router and create a port forwarding entry, but don't worry we'll walk you through it. If you're trying to get NAT type 2 on your PS4 then the first step is going to be to set up a port forward. Septem(Last Updated: October 13, 2021) | Reading Time: 5 minutes
