Two Xboxs on One Connection Issue SOLVED (r7000)

Games Halo 5: Guardians
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For Netgear Nighthawk R7000 router only! (Maybe you can try the trick for another Netgear router but I have the R7000 and can confirm this works)

ISSUE: Two xboxs on the same network connection getting errors when trying to play Halo 5 Guardians together.

If you are like me you checked everything and every other game works perfectly except for Halo 5. You have open NAT, wired/wireless, UPNP etc, basically your connection is fine.

This issue is being caused by the routers latest firmware. Go here http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/en/product/R7000#searchResults

Download Firmware Version 1.0.3.24 (802.11ac Wi-Fi CERTIFIED)
You can try others, but I can confirm this one works.
Login to your router 192.168.1.1 or routerlogin.net
Advanced > Administration > Router Update > Browse > Find that folder you just downloaded > Select the .chk file and update router to old firmware.
Hard reset both xboxs, check your NAT and you should be able to play now.

NOTE: There are also reports of people having the same issue with their Arris Modem/Router provided by Comcast/TWC so if you have a Nighthawk R7000 and that modem/router you could have a problem. However if you have your Nighthawk and a standalone modem like a motorola surfboard this will work.

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Has anyone else successfully tried this?

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I’m going to try this soon when I get a break from school. But I do have the R6400 and not the R7000. I’m keeping my fingers crossed

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> I’m going to try this soon when I get a break from school. But I do have the R6400 and not the R7000. I’m keeping my fingers crossed

Have the R6400 as well. It’s a newer router, released after the working R7000 firmware in the OP, so an earlier firmware for us might not work. I have downgraded to .20 (1 above initial release) but haven’t had a chance to test. Will update when I do.

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Any update?

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> Any update?

None of the older versions made a difference. On the latest now but haven’t been able to test.