Hueneme – Negev Error In MW3 [FIXED]

During my time with the MW3, the game repeatedly threw the Hueneme – Negev Error: A problem I had even back in Warzone 2. It’s a network-related problem caused by a soft IP lock in which the servers block your device when it appears to have multiple IP addresses. Thankfully, however, I found a few solutions that helped me fix the problem.

Other MW3 Issues:

• MW3 Daily Challenges Not Working
• Modern Warfare 3 Crashing

Use A VPN

While testing, I found that changing my Network ID completely fixed the issue. So, any IP consists of 2 parts: A Network ID and a Host ID. What happens is that servers cache your last used IP.

However, each time your system reconnects, it receives a new Host ID while the Network ID remains constant. As a result, the servers see a similar Network ID and assume they can use the cached one to skip routing, which throws the error.

Knowing this, I used a VPN to alter my network ID, and it fixed the Hueneme-Negev error for me.

Below are a few VPNs I have personally used and recommend:

• Tunnel Bear (Paid).
• Nord VPN (Free for 3 Months).
• Windscribe (Completely Free).

Use Hotspot To Switch Networks

So, from the previous method, I knew that making the server think this is a new network location is the solution. Another way you can achieve the results is by using a hotspot connection on your PC.

A hotspot will act as a repeater and have a different network ID than the original wifi connection. This means it will create a separate new network, assigning different IP addresses.

You can check out below how to exactly do this workaround:

1. Click on Start Button > Search for “Mobile Hotspot” > Press Enter.
2. Toggle the “Share my internet connection with other devices” button.

   

Once done, go to your main computer and use the password in the same window to connect to the hotspot.

Set A Static IP Address

If you aren’t really a technical person, the previous solutions might get a bit tedious. 

So, you can achieve the same results using a Static IP address. In my previous troubleshooting experience, tinkering with your IP can fix these network connections. 

And it also appears to be working for other players.

To follow suit, go through the following steps:

1. Click on Start Button > Search for ‘Command Prompt’ > Hit Enter.
2. Here, type in ‘ipconfig /all’ > Press Enter.
3. Note your IPv4 address, Default Gateway, and Subnet Mask.

   

4. Click on Start Button > Search for ‘Network Connections‘ > Hit Enter.
5. Right-click on the Network Adapter you are using > Click on Properties.
6. Double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 > Click the “Use the following IP address” checkbox.
7. Now, write your previously noted fields along with the following DNS:
   • Preferred DNS Server: 8.8.8.8
   • Alternate DNS Server: 8.8.4.4

     

8. When done, click on OK, and you are good to go.

Even though the error itself is easy to get past, it should have been patched ages ago. It has persisted because they just repurpose the servers, never updating the protocols. 

Did you fix the error? Check out our Best Modern Warfare 3 Settings guide to get the most out of your experience.

Here are some other MW3 error fix guides from eXputer:

• SOLVED: Modern Warfare 3 Crashing, Errors & Bugs
• SOLVED: MW3 Daily Challenges Not Working