Gaming Error 2618-0516, is Anyone having it? can help please?

[Xabring]

I did the global test, but looks like my NAT connection hates me:

and sorry if is not in english, but it's NOT my default language

anyway, it basically says it's a problem with NAT, and if it goes on, my connection is insuitable for online gaming, despite being able to play PC games 95% lag free at times, (or with no issues at all). which is weird, since I have done pretty munch changed everything in the nat (from DMZ to no firewall at all) and nothing. I think it's the IPS the problem...but I need to be sure.

have anyone have this similar problem?

it's from the splatoon test, by the way.

 

[Xzi]

I was having a different error when trying to connect to the eShop or Splatoon 2 initially. A full power down (not sleep) and restart fixed it, so that's all the more advice I can offer.

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

No i have not had any problem, and as discussed before, you should never have a C nat type. Perhaps some options on your router needs adjusting.

 

[Xabring]

that's the problem! I already fixed the NAT type situation and still get the error:

but I don't know what it is again. Which is sad since I have that problem since the original splatoon. (yes, I still have a wii u) and well...15 seconds in-game and suddenly, I am kicked out.

 

[SomeGamer]

that's the problem! I already fixed the NAT type situation and still get the error:

but I don't know what it is again. Which is sad since I have that problem since the original splatoon. (yes, I still have a wii u) and well...15 seconds in-game and suddenly, I am kicked out.

I had the exact same problem when I had a slow connection or was too far away from the wireless access point.

 

[Xabring]

I had the exact same problem when I had a slow connection or was too far away from the wireless access point.

Interesting, then I should try with the wired connection to see if there's a problem with the router.

 

[SomeGamer]

Interesting, then I should try with the wired connection to see if there's a problem with the router.

Yep. (Or if you think your DNS is the culprit (I highly doubt it) try Google DNS.)

 

[The Real Jdbye]

that's the problem! I already fixed the NAT type situation and still get the error:

but I don't know what it is again. Which is sad since I have that problem since the original splatoon. (yes, I still have a wii u) and well...15 seconds in-game and suddenly, I am kicked out.

Is UPnP enabled in your router? You might have to enable it.
Alternatively, follow these instructions: http://en-americas-support.nintendo...-port-fowarding-for-a-nintendo-switch-console
Edit: Following those instructions might be a bad idea, just realized they tell you to forward every single UDP port to the Switch, which will mess with anything you play that uses UDP port forwarding over UPnP, like a lot of games do. WTF Nintendo...

 

[Xzi]

Interesting, then I should try with the wired connection to see if there's a problem with the router.

Not even necessarily a problem, but Switch does seem to like faster dual-band routers despite the caps on dl/ul speed. Wouldn't be a bad idea to upgrade for the benefit of all your devices if your router is aging.

 

[Xabring]

Not even necessarily a problem, but Switch does seem to like faster dual-band routers despite the caps on dl/ul speed. Wouldn't be a bad idea to upgrade for the benefit of all your devices if your router is aging.

I had to add openwrt to the router and it didn't have any problem with absolutely nothing, NOT EVEN SMASH (on both on 3DS and WII u) but no matter what I did, Splatoon was the ONLY game that didn't work properly.

 

[Xzi]

I had to add openwrt to the router and it didn't have any problem with absolutely nothing, NOT EVEN SMASH (on both on 3DS and WII u) but no matter what I did, Splatoon was the ONLY game that didn't work properly.

Yeah that's a tough one to figure out, then.

 

[kingraa777]

im not the only one haveing issues to the op just out of interest do you get these problems still when the switch is in handheld or tabletop mode ???

 

[Birdie1923]

I've been getting this too (in both Splatoon 2 and FAST RMX), and I've tried all of the following, but nothing has worked:
- Manually entering IP and DNS (even using the ones recommended by Nintendo themselves)
- Attempting wired and wireless connections
- Hard resets of both console and router
- Port forwarding
- Changing NAT Type in router settings
- Disabling firewall
- Changing wifi security settings
(All of these tried when the console is both docked and undocked)

This really annoyed me, as I've missed the first Splatoon 2 Global Testfire, and I'm sure I'm going to miss the rest now...

 

[kingraa777]

I've been getting this too (in both Splatoon 2 and FAST RMX), and I've tried all of the following, but nothing has worked:
- Manually entering IP and DNS (even using the ones recommended by Nintendo themselves)
- Attempting wired and wireless connections
- Hard resets of both console and router
- Port forwarding
- Changing NAT Type in router settings
- Disabling firewall
- Changing wifi security settings
(All of these tried when the console is both docked and undocked)

This really annoyed me, as I've missed the first Splatoon 2 Global Testfire, and I'm sure I'm going to miss the rest now...

same games for me awsell!!! i take it your trying whilst docked ?!?!? do me a favour if you try the next testfire try in HANDHELD or TABLETOP mode and let me know if it works i played the last half hour of the testfire in handheld mode and it seemed fine ,oh wait just seen that you have ?"?

 

[Birdie1923]

same games for me awsell!!! i take it your trying whilst docked ?!?!? do me a favour if you try the next testfire try in HANDHELD or TABLETOP mode and let me know if it works i played the last half hour of the testfire in handheld mode and it seemed fine ,oh wait just seen that you have ?"?

As far as I can tell, it seems to be an issue where my router is incompatible with online multiplayer on the Switch. I believe it has something to do with the NAT type, as whenever I game online on my PC, it notifies me that my NAT Type is Strict. This would explain why I can access the eShop etc. but not play online multiplayer. Unfortunately my router settings only permit me to change the NAT to "On" or "Off" (and if I set it to Off, I lose internet connection completely).
It may simply be coincidence that you were able to play in handheld mode, as I have heard that some people's NAT changes randomly throughout the day.

 

[kingraa777]

Mine was also complaining about nat but no settings have been changed and its worked fine since launch day ?!

 

[Xabring]

Not even necessarily a problem, but Switch does seem to like faster dual-band routers despite the caps on dl/ul speed. Wouldn't be a bad idea to upgrade for the benefit of all your devices if your router is aging.

I followed your advice and tried with another router, guess I have to start saving for a newer one after all. (and with stock firmware, but well, I learned to Pimp a router anyways) It was the modem rather than the router by the way. It's a complicated matter in my particular case. TLTR, I changed the modem instead, it works now. Thank you!

im not the only one haveing issues to the op just out of interest do you get these problems still when the switch is in handheld or tabletop mode ???

Got em TREE of all, handeld, tabletop and docked (with usb adapter), but the problem wasn't the router, it was the modem. o boy, gotta get better wifi anyways.

 

[Saiyan Lusitano]

Got em TREE of all, handeld, tabletop and docked (with usb adapter), but the problem wasn't the router, it was the modem. o boy, gotta get better wifi anyways.

Always better to go wired but even still, the Switch internet connection is partly wired. Also, good to know you got them

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[Xabring]

Always better to go wired but even still, the Switch internet connection is partly wired. Also, good to know you got them

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Hahah Lol, forgot to check that one. that's why I acclaim english is not my default language.

 

[Mr. Wizard]

As far as I can tell, it seems to be an issue where my router is incompatible with online multiplayer on the Switch. I believe it has something to do with the NAT type, as whenever I game online on my PC, it notifies me that my NAT Type is Strict. This would explain why I can access the eShop etc. but not play online multiplayer. Unfortunately my router settings only permit me to change the NAT to "On" or "Off" (and if I set it to Off, I lose internet connection completely).
It may simply be coincidence that you were able to play in handheld mode, as I have heard that some people's NAT changes randomly throughout the day.

Does your router not have a DMZ option?

To put it simply, If you set your switch to operate in the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) your router puts it outside the NAT. If you tell me your router make/model I could possibly help you. Most routers have this option.

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Or you can just forward ALL ports to your Switch through NAT.

http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/651/~/how-to-set-up-port-forwarding

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I have heard that some people's NAT changes randomly throughout the day.

Network Address Translation is a simple routing function (hence the name router) it does not dynamically change. What you are probably hearing about is UPnP or Universal Plug and Play in which, to put it simply, the router senses what ports you need to be open and dynamically opens them while you are playing the game.