Geofilter 2.0 + XBox Custom Port does not work

[simjc]

The geofilter will state that my xbox series x is inactive when utilising the standard xbox alternative port networking feature that has existed for ~5yrs. I've added my xbox as a device under smartboost too, but no joy. Geofilter 1.0 works with the alternative port, and I can specify the port of interest as a gaming port on the R2. I've not yet be able to find (if the feature exists?) a way of adding a custom port as a gaming port, like I can with the R2.

As I'm sure you are aware the reason for custom port option that xbox/ms provides is to ensure multiple consoles in the same house can have/get an open nat.

• network -> advanced settings -> alternative port selection and changing from the standard 3074 port to an alternative port (45000 - 55000'ish range) which presents 6 unique entries keyed off an xbox hardware key. I have multiple xbox consoles, and they each provide a different set of 6 ports to use.

Switching the port on the xbox to 3074 is the only way I can get the Geofilter 2.0 to work.

Is there a hidden option that I've missed (burried) to add custom ports to gaming traffic? If not are there plans to add custom xbox alternative ports to mark them as gaming, to allow them to work with geofilter 2.0?

Thanks

Sim

 

PS. The stats for nerds screen clearly shows the traffic, with multiple connnections, just marked as 'unknown'

[Netduma Fraser]

There isn't a custom port option though I can request one. We're aware of the issue where it only shows on 3074 and we're working on fixing that at the moment

[simjc]

I think it would be cool/great idea to add custom port options to tag as gaming traffic so that your fire and forget solution (smartboost) can appropriately prioritise gaming traffic. Otherwise it simply will not work for xbox, and the R2 at present is the only one with the option of prioritising unknown gaming traffic as previously mentioned above.

A variety of ways of doing this, choice is up to you guys:

1. Add gaming port -- generic -- adds to a table to add to allow prioritisation -- one stop shop for custom/additional gaming ports
2. Xbox selected - edit device -- add custom port

I personally prefer option (1) [table list style of additional gaming ports] with perhaps an optional option of tying it against a specific device (an xbox) or group of devices (all gaming consoles).

The GUI/HMI could have simple 'add custom xbox port' button, and an advanced user option with protocol selection [single or multi: tcp/udp] and port/port-range.