Why does my console say Strict NAT?
Strict NAT can result from double NAT, CGNAT, disabled UPnP or missing port mappings. First identify the WAN IP and number of routers.
WAN/private IP; CGNAT; double NAT; UPnP; console test.
Network engineering if public inbound connectivity is required.
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On a managed Wi-Fi plan
Review eero gateway/bridge topology and public-IP option; use least-privilege changes.
On another provider's router
Ask ISP about CGNAT/public IPv4 and supported router mode.
What to be careful of
Do not put a console in DMZ as the first answer.
Where this comes from: Official · see the original source ↗ · Draft—technical review · checked 17 August 2026