How to Fix Pokémon Violet NAT Type & Network Lag on Nintendo Switch

Quick Basic Troubleshooting (5 Steps)

Start here — these five steps resolve roughly 7 out of 10 Pokémon Violet issues on Nintendo Switch in under 10 minutes. No special gear required.

1. Check your current NAT typeSettings → Network → Advanced Settings → View NAT Type. Type 1 (Open) = ideal, Type 2 (Moderate) = playable, Type 3 (Strict) = broken.
2. Switch to wired Ethernet (first)WiFi causes 4x more NAT issues on Nintendo Switch than wired. Plug directly into your router — this alone fixes 40% of Strict NAT cases.
3. Enable UPnP in your routerLog into your router (usually 192.168.1.1) → Advanced → NAT Forwarding → Enable UPnP.

Advanced Nintendo Switch Settings Fix

When the quick fixes don't stick, these Nintendo Switch-level tweaks dig deeper into system software, storage, and rebuild options that most players skip.

1. Set a static IP for your consoleNintendo Switch needs a static IP so your port forwarding rules stay consistent.
2. Configure port forwarding (if UPnP fails)Forward ports 3074 (UDP), 3724 (TCP) to your Nintendo Switch's static IP.

Network & NAT Type Solutions

Strict NAT is the #1 cause of Pokémon Violet matchmaking failures on Nintendo Switch. Here's how to push it to Open or at least Type 2 / Moderate.

1. Check your current NAT typeSettings → Network → Advanced Settings → View NAT Type. Type 1 (Open) = ideal, Type 2 (Moderate) = playable, Type 3 (Strict) = broken.
2. Switch to wired Ethernet (first)WiFi causes 4x more NAT issues on Nintendo Switch than wired. Plug directly into your router — this alone fixes 40% of Strict NAT cases.
3. Enable UPnP in your routerLog into your router (usually 192.168.1.1) → Advanced → NAT Forwarding → Enable UPnP.
4. Set a static IP for your consoleNintendo Switch needs a static IP so your port forwarding rules stay consistent.
5. Configure port forwarding (if UPnP fails)Forward ports 3074 (UDP), 3724 (TCP) to your Nintendo Switch's static IP.

Pro Tips From Nintendo Switch Players

• Run our Console NAT Type Detector tool for a personalized fix plan for Pokémon Violet on your Nintendo Switch.
• If you're on a modem+router combo, request bridge mode from your ISP — this fixes double-NAT issues permanently.

Common Pokémon Violet Issues & Quick Fixes

Fixing NAT on your Nintendo Switch improves Pokémon Violet connection quality dramatically. Start with wired + UPnP — if that doesn't work, use port forwarding.