Problems connecting to XBL for the 1st time

[netman]

I am trying to setup my XBL account today. I loaded the cd so it updated my dashboard. Now when I go in to try to connect it keeps telling me that XBL is not responding and to try again later.

I have been all over trying to find out what else I need to do. I have ports 3074 and 88 forwarded to the xbox. What else do I need to do?

I have a Netgear RO318.

Thanks,
Netman

[Variation-XBA]

Try plugging your xbox in directly from your cable/dsl modem, sometimes works.

[netman]

I did do that and it works so now I need to figure out what is up with my router.

[Variation-XBA]

Try updating the firmware to the router, I know I had to for when I played ps2 online.

Edit:

Made it really easy for ya too!

YOUR firmware update (http://www.netgear.com/support/support_details.asp?dnldID=230)

YOUR firmware instruction guide (if ya dont know what to do) (http://www.netgear.com/support/support_details.asp?dnldID=231)

Reference Manuals (http://www.netgear.com/support/support_details.asp?dnldID=232)

Hope that helps :)

[netman]

I am already running the latest firmware version.

[Variation-XBA]

Dunno then, could be faulty or overheating.. but least ya got a way to make LIVE work :)

[netman]

I found the problem. I had to put the ip address of the xbox in the DMZ and not worry about forwarding any ports.