It means that you have more then one router between the internet and your network. This might happen if, for example, your ISP gave you a gateway and you're using your own router without disabling the gateway's routing section.
"Network Address Translation"
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When I did Network troubleshooting, Message said that more than one device is trying to perform "Network Address Translation". How can I fix that. I am using secured Home Network and I never had this problem before
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity
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Anonymous
2017-10-25T02:30:32+00:00 You can still use that second router, if you want to extend your network coverage, just set the second router to Access Point Only mode.
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2017-10-25T01:59:38+00:00 I am connected through a Linksys Router with my Desktop hardwired and Laptop on wireless connection to the same router. Also please see my responce below to BulldogXX's Answer.
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2017-10-25T01:56:39+00:00 It means that you have more then one router between the internet and your network. This might happen if, for example, your ISP gave you a gateway and you're using your own router without disabling the gateway's routing section.
Thank You BulldogXX. Acting on your answer, I disconnected the second router that I had setup in another room for extended coverage and boom, I could see my Desktop on my Laptop through my Home Network. I was also able to join both computers through the same Homegroup. Otherwise I was creating a Homegroup on Laptop and Desktop wont see it and join it. Vice Versa, I was creating a Homegroup on Desktop and the Laptop wont see it and join it. I elaborated my answer so that if someone else is going crazy and spending couple days with the Homegroup and Network issues like mine, they might save few hairs on their head and a lot of time. Thanks again.
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2017-10-24T00:56:02+00:00 Hello Mohammed,
For us to better assist you and provide you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps, we would like to know a few more information. Kindly answer the questions below:
- How is your home network set up? Are you using a server, a switch, or a hub?
- How many computers are showing this error message?
For more information on this error message, you may also refer to this article: Troubleshooting NAT.
We're looking forward for your response.