Error Code: 2618-0513 (2024)

FAQs

Error Code: 2618-0513? ›

The information in this article can help you when you're unable to complete the match-making process and receive the error code 2618-0513. Note: This error code generally indicates that your network is not optimal for peer to peer connections.

NAT traversal errors can occur due to network configuration issues, firewall restrictions, or ISP limitations on network protocols.

Note: This error code generally indicates that your network is not optimal for peer to peer connections. This may be due to the ISP, Internet connection speeds, or due to your network's NAT type.

Ideally, your Nintendo Switch unit needs to be at either NAT Type A or B to play with other people online.

Note: This error code generally indicates that your network is not optimal for peer-to-peer connections, likely due to your network's NAT type.

This error message and error codes may indicate an issue with the DNS used, or that the connection timed out. These errors may be the result of a slow internet connection, wireless interference, or a weak wireless signal from the router.

Check for issues related to restrictive router settings

Your router may be blocking traffic necessary to connect with others online, and this may be due to restrictive NAT settings. This troubleshooting can help resolve these issues.

Your NAT type affects your ability to connect and group with other players by directing traffic coming from the Internet to your local network, which happens locally on your router. To check your NAT type: 1. From the main menu, go to System Settings.

If you receive this error, it indicates the room you are attempting to join has reached the maximum amount of players. If you receive this error when attempting to join a friend's match, then this indicates the room that friend is in has reached the maximum amount of players.

Errors can occur when one of the listed elements is used and the same connection matches an overlapping NAT rule, because the elements also use NAT. Only one address translation operation can be done for each packet and overlapping configurations can cause conflicts.

What is the problem with NAT traversal? ›

NAT traversal problem, in simple terms, refers to the difficulty of establishing direct communication between devices located behind routers or firewalls. NAT modifies private IP addresses to public IP addresses to enable multiple devices to share a single public IP address.

Power cycle both your router and modem.

Restarting your network devices may resolve this issue. Ensure both devices power back on again prior to performing a connection test on the Nintendo Switch console.

Verify you are using the USB charging cable (model No. HAC-010) included with the Pro Controller or the charging grip, and check for any damage (kinks, nicks, cuts, frayed cables, etc.). If the included USB cable is damaged, replacing it with the original one (HAC-010) will likely resolve the issue.