What is NAT Punchthrough - Android

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I am currently developing a game for android that has networking , But i am new to this so i don't know what is NAT Punchthrough usefull for. Oh and one more question , If i created the game for android can the user host a game with his external ip adress and others could join him ? So far i have tried it in lan only and he phone connected to the pc. Thanks.

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Answer by Bunny83 · Aug 03, 2012 at 11:10 PM

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NAT punchthrough

If you're connected via NAT-router, you need NAT punchthrough in order to be reachable from the internet. Note: not all router support this "hack", so it's never a guarantee you are reachable.

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midomido · Aug 03, 2012 at 11:30 PM 0

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Is it better to have it on or off ?

Bunny83 · Aug 03, 2012 at 11:31 PM 0

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Have you read my answer?

midomido · Aug 03, 2012 at 11:34 PM 0

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Yea, You said not all routers support this hack, So i got a little confused about turning it off or on :D

midomido · Aug 03, 2012 at 11:39 PM 0

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I guess i will keep it on , Thanks for your help.

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