Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is one of the most iconic games in the Call of Duty franchise, known for its gripping campaign, intense multiplayer, and cooperative Spec Ops mode. Playing COD online with friends or loved ones can be super exciting, especially when you open ports on a router.
This guide covers how to open ports for COD: Modern Warfare 2 to ensure smoother online matches, even if your ISP (internet service provider) performs CGNAT (Carrier-Grade NAT).
Port forwarding is a networking method that connects external devices to a specified device or service within a private network. It sends incoming internet traffic from a particular router port to a designated device, such as a game console, PC, or server.
You need to know the following before opening ports for any game and application:
You can open the following ports on your network for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2:
Follow these steps:
6. When you're finished, restart your router.
Most ISPs perform CGNAT to prevent IPv4 exhaustion and network congestion. CGNAT is a networking technique that saves IPv4 addresses and assigns multiple users a single public IP address. If you port forward your device, it can also affect others, making things complicated for you. So, how to get rid of it? We have got the perfect solution for you.
Use PureVPN's Port Forwarding add-on and a dedicated IP to bypass CGNAT and set up port forwarding on routers like AT&T Fiber, Verizon Fios, Google Fiber, CenturyLink, and Optimum. Just follow these easy steps:
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) can be useful for Modern Warfare 2, but it may pose security risks, so we don't recommend it.
No, Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer can work without port forwarding, but it helps improve connectivity issues, reduces NAT restrictions, and enhances matchmaking.
No, Perk Packages in Modern Warfare 2 only affect in-game abilities and do not impact your internet connection or network performance.
Yes, port forwarding allows you to host private matches or game servers for COD and other games. As long as you open ports with a port forwarding add-on and a dedicated IP, you can host servers on your home network.
With PureVPN's port forwarding add-on, you can smooth out connections and open necessary ports for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 with better connectivity. In just a few clicks, you can port forward all sequels of Call of Duty today!