Thanks everyone for all the info, I used to think I was pretty savy with this kind of stuff but the more I get into it the more I prove myself wrong lol!
Well I was able to look at everything better and for my ATT Uverse I have the large grey gateway/router that has a WAP plugged into it and...
I think I have the same issue as I have AT&T Uverse so I'm glad I found this thread after many hours of troubleshooting, but they told me I have to purchase a "minimum" package of 8 static IP's for $15 a month and have a technician come out to my location to do it.....I'm guessing they have to...