Problems with MW2: Nat type Strict?

[t77snapshot]

Ok we all know that IW is run by a bunch of jackasses and we have heard every ones opinions already so please no haters. I would like to just focus on my fellow TPU'ers to help me resolve this annoying issue, thank you.

I been running MW2 for about 3 months now and my NAT type was always OPEN. I purchased the new Stimulus Pack and it was released today. After my MW2 updated for the map pack my Nat type now says "Strict"

uhhh:***: well I then went to IW link they provided and they said I had to enable my Upnp through my router settings.(see pic)....well did that and still says Strict.:shadedshu Ok so I then tried doing it manually by enabling the port forwarding in my routers settings,(see pic) but still nothing! Are there any other tips? or did I do something wrong?

PS. Besides the Nat issue, I can still play the MP, but I'm not seeing any new maps! is the Nat problem related to the no new maps? did anyone get the New Stimulus Pack too and is not seeing the maps?


note: I have a Linksys WRT54G router and Firewall is ON. I am a bit of a novice when it comes to Networking so go easy on me.

Thank you for the help in advance

 

[Jamsan]

You don't have a screenshot of your uPnP settings, but I trust you have it on, as it's a simple checkbox. In your screenshot of the ports being forwarded, that is incorrect. The IP address of the route is most likely 192.168.1.1, so you definately don't want to forward the ports to that IP address. Find your PCs IP address (Start --> Run --> CMD --> ipconfig), and enter the IP you find there into that and give that a whirl.

No experience with MW2, but I doub't the NAT issue is affecting the maps issue. My guess is there's some sort of in-game filter on the servers/maps thats preventing you from seeing the stimulus pack maps.