NAT is Strict/Mod, multiple xboxs, at my wits end with routine TS'ing not working....

Problem:
Network test always shows NAT as Moderate or Strict.
Question:
How do I get the Xbox consoles to get an OPEN NAT?
Troubleshooting I have done:
I have opened ports 53,80,88,3074 to static console IP (per standard advice) still shows as strict or moderate in console network test, or in multiplayer lobbies (like shown in GoW2)
UPnP is enabled.
Router firewall is disabled.
DHCP both ON and Off (static IPs for consoles)
Network topography:
Comcast coming into an ARRIS (DOCIS 2.0) Touchstone Telephony Modem (HW Rev 32)
Linksys WRT310N router connects to Modem
Connected devices (on Router):
3 Xbox 360 consoles connected to Router (2 wired, 1 wireless)
1 Wii connected wirelessly
3 Laptops (wireless), 1 PC wired
3 smartphones (wireless)
Complications as I see them:
1. Port forwarding seems to be out, as you can only port forward to a single IP device, and I need open NAT on all 360 consoles.
2. DMZ will only open a single address/single device
3. Port Range Triggering on the Router is GREYED OUT! I cannot turn on Port Range triggering!

Cross posted to Xbox.com forum:
http://forums.xbox.com/33167009/ShowPost.aspx#33167009
Flattened the network completely. Everything to defaults.
Router Frmwr is 2.0.01bld4 (latest).
Started with all factory defaults
Xbox1 on wired Network test comes up OPEN
brought Xbox2 up on the wired network, comes up Moderate.
there are no other devices on the wired/wireless network. NONE!
Switched network cables/locations of Xbox 1 and Xbox 2.
Brought up Xbox1, network test shows OPEN on swithced location
Brought up Xbox2, network test shows Moderate on swithced location
Both Xboxs are fully updated, as both connect to Xbox LIVE, so console dash/firmware software isn't an issue.
absolutely befuddled here....
Brought up the wireless network, added all the remaining wireless devices, and Xbox1 still connnects as OPEN. I guess that's some serious progress so far.....
(Mod note: Edited post for guideline compliance. Thanks!)

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