aldebaran4
Junior Member
help! i cant visit other towns..my friends can't visit mine.. im very frustrated now
help! error 018-0512
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Overview:
The error you received indicates that your network NAT type is "Moderate" or "Strict" (what is NAT?), and this is preventing you from connecting with other users. Issues related to NAT type are likely due to your network firewall settings. These issues can often be resolved by enabling UPnP on your router, placing your system into your router's DMZ, or forwarding ports within your router.
Are you using a public network, such as at a college dorm, hotel, etc? In many situations, users experiencing NAT related issues caused by these networks cannot resolve them on their own. If you're experiencing an issue related to your NAT type, please contact the network's administrator for additional assistance and to find out if the network will work for you.
DMZ (1 of 2)
Overview:
Placing your Nintendo 3DS within a DMZ (Demilitarized zone), will allow the system to bypass your router's firewall, and this should resolve issues related to a Strict NAT type.
This is a two-step process. You will first need to provide your Nintendo 3DS with an IP adress prior to enabling the DMZ on your router.
Note:
The following steps use public DNS's provided by Google and are subject to Google's Terms of Service. If you prefer to not use this service, doing an Internet search for "public DNS" will provide you with several other options you can use.
What to Do:
Obtain your network's IP Address information. How to
From the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu, highlight and select the System Settings Icon.
Select "Internet Settings."
Select "Connection Settings."
On the connection settings screen, select the connection file, then select "Change Settings."
Select the right arrow, then select "IP Address."
Where it now says "Auto-Obtain IP Address," select "No," then select "Detailed Setup."
Select IP Address, then hold down the left arrow to delete the existing IP Address (it defaults to zeros).
Enter the IP address listed in within your PC's network information, but add 10 to the last digit. For example, if your PC had an IPv4 address listed as 192.168.1.2, this will become 192.168.1.12.
With this an all following entries, make sure to include the '.' between each number.
Select "OK" to return to the IP Address screen, then select "Subnet Mask." Hold down the left arrow to delete the existing Subnet Mask, then enter the Subnet mask exactly as it appears in your PC.
Select "OK" to return to the IP Address screen, then select "Gateway." Hold down the left arrow to delete the existing Gateway , then enter the Default Gateway exactly as it appears in the PC.
Select "OK" to confirm the changes. You will be asked to perform a DNS setup; select "Set Up" to be taken to the Auto-Obtain DNS screen with "No" already selected.
Select "Detailed Setup," then "Primary DNS." Hold down the left arrow to delete the existing DNS, then enter 8.8.8.8.
Select "OK" to return to the DNS screen.
An option is available to enter a "Secondary DNS." This is not required to complete the setup process.
Select "Save," then "OK." Select "Test" to begin the connection test.
STEP2
The steps below will take you through the second part of setting up a DMZ, enabling this setting on your router.
Note:
If you are unable to log into your router or having difficulty navigating your router's settings, please refer to your router manufacturer for specific details on accessing your router's settings and locating the DMZ option.
What to Do:
Using a PC on your network, access your router's settings. How to
Locate the DMZ or "Demilitarized Zone" setting.
This is often located under an area within the router settings titled "Firewall," "Virtual Server," "Security," or "Applications and Gaming."
Choose the option to enable this feature.
Enter the IP Address assigned to your console into the designated area.
Select the appropriate option within your router settings to "Save" or "Apply" the changes made.
Wait for the changes to apply, and then return to your system and attempt to connect online and play against others
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Port Forwarding
Overview:
If setting up a DMZ did not resolve your matchmaking issue, forwarding ports within your router may still resolve your connection issue. Forwarding ports will direct traffic necessary for online gaming to your Nintendo 3DS.
Note:
If you are unable to log into your router or having difficulty navigating your router's settings, please refer to your router manufacturer for specific details on accessing your router's settings and locating the port forwarding options.
What to Do:
Log in to your router’s settings. How to
Locate the Port Forwarding settings. While the location will vary from router to router, it will typically be located in an area titled firewall, virtual server, security, or applications and gaming.
When asked for an application name, you can enter any word (Nintendo 3DS, etc.)
Enter the starting port and the ending port required for the console being used.
For titles published by Nintendo, you will need to forward UDP ports 1 through 65535.
Set the protocol to "UDP."
Enter the IP address you previously assigned to the console.
Check Enable or Apply to turn on this rule.
Save the changes to the router.
Wait for the changes to apply, and then return to your system and attempt to connect online and play against others.
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HOPE THIS HELPS YOU
The error you received indicates that your network NAT type is "Moderate" or "Strict" (what is NAT?), and this is preventing you from connecting with other users. Issues related to NAT type are likely due to your network firewall settings. These issues can often be resolved by enabling UPnP on your router, placing your system into your router's DMZ, or forwarding ports within your router.
Are you using a public network, such as at a college dorm, hotel, etc? In many situations, users experiencing NAT related issues caused by these networks cannot resolve them on their own. If you're experiencing an issue related to your NAT type, please contact the network's administrator for additional assistance and to find out if the network will work for you.
DMZ (1 of 2)
Overview:
Placing your Nintendo 3DS within a DMZ (Demilitarized zone), will allow the system to bypass your router's firewall, and this should resolve issues related to a Strict NAT type.
This is a two-step process. You will first need to provide your Nintendo 3DS with an IP adress prior to enabling the DMZ on your router.
Note:
The following steps use public DNS's provided by Google and are subject to Google's Terms of Service. If you prefer to not use this service, doing an Internet search for "public DNS" will provide you with several other options you can use.
What to Do:
Obtain your network's IP Address information. How to
From the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu, highlight and select the System Settings Icon.
Select "Internet Settings."
Select "Connection Settings."
On the connection settings screen, select the connection file, then select "Change Settings."
Select the right arrow, then select "IP Address."
Where it now says "Auto-Obtain IP Address," select "No," then select "Detailed Setup."
Select IP Address, then hold down the left arrow to delete the existing IP Address (it defaults to zeros).
Enter the IP address listed in within your PC's network information, but add 10 to the last digit. For example, if your PC had an IPv4 address listed as 192.168.1.2, this will become 192.168.1.12.
With this an all following entries, make sure to include the '.' between each number.
Select "OK" to return to the IP Address screen, then select "Subnet Mask." Hold down the left arrow to delete the existing Subnet Mask, then enter the Subnet mask exactly as it appears in your PC.
Select "OK" to return to the IP Address screen, then select "Gateway." Hold down the left arrow to delete the existing Gateway , then enter the Default Gateway exactly as it appears in the PC.
Select "OK" to confirm the changes. You will be asked to perform a DNS setup; select "Set Up" to be taken to the Auto-Obtain DNS screen with "No" already selected.
Select "Detailed Setup," then "Primary DNS." Hold down the left arrow to delete the existing DNS, then enter 8.8.8.8.
Select "OK" to return to the DNS screen.
An option is available to enter a "Secondary DNS." This is not required to complete the setup process.
Select "Save," then "OK." Select "Test" to begin the connection test.
STEP2
The steps below will take you through the second part of setting up a DMZ, enabling this setting on your router.
Note:
If you are unable to log into your router or having difficulty navigating your router's settings, please refer to your router manufacturer for specific details on accessing your router's settings and locating the DMZ option.
What to Do:
Using a PC on your network, access your router's settings. How to
Locate the DMZ or "Demilitarized Zone" setting.
This is often located under an area within the router settings titled "Firewall," "Virtual Server," "Security," or "Applications and Gaming."
Choose the option to enable this feature.
Enter the IP Address assigned to your console into the designated area.
Select the appropriate option within your router settings to "Save" or "Apply" the changes made.
Wait for the changes to apply, and then return to your system and attempt to connect online and play against others
- - - Post Merge - - -
Port Forwarding
Overview:
If setting up a DMZ did not resolve your matchmaking issue, forwarding ports within your router may still resolve your connection issue. Forwarding ports will direct traffic necessary for online gaming to your Nintendo 3DS.
Note:
If you are unable to log into your router or having difficulty navigating your router's settings, please refer to your router manufacturer for specific details on accessing your router's settings and locating the port forwarding options.
What to Do:
Log in to your router’s settings. How to
Locate the Port Forwarding settings. While the location will vary from router to router, it will typically be located in an area titled firewall, virtual server, security, or applications and gaming.
When asked for an application name, you can enter any word (Nintendo 3DS, etc.)
Enter the starting port and the ending port required for the console being used.
For titles published by Nintendo, you will need to forward UDP ports 1 through 65535.
Set the protocol to "UDP."
Enter the IP address you previously assigned to the console.
Check Enable or Apply to turn on this rule.
Save the changes to the router.
Wait for the changes to apply, and then return to your system and attempt to connect online and play against others.
- - - Post Merge - - -
HOPE THIS HELPS YOU
Its a common error so don't worry about it... it happens to me all the time X3 I usually just turn off the wifi switch and turn it back on again... that usually works for me If it doesn't read the comment above mine XD it is far more helpful
If it doesn't read the comment above mine XD it is far more helpfulaldebaran4
Junior Member
i tried everything guys. i can't seem to connect =(
