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ronwp1
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29. July 2006 @ 19:15 |
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the reason y i am using 2 routers is because, qwest provides the actiontech, and yes, it is a pos. my usr is a great router, it has stronger wireless range, i still can't get rid of my low id w/both routers, i get a low id with just the actiontec.
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29. July 2006 @ 19:55 |
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hey ronwp1 been a while since your last post.
Have you tried the instructions i provided?
Also, i recall the discussion with your two routers. does qwest give you a DSL Modem AND a router (actiontec gt701-wg)? Just because they give it doesn't mean you have to use your actiontec router. Since you say your actiontec router is a POS your USR8054 router is all you need. from your last post i want to make sure i'm reading you right, have you tried to use just the usr8054 router by itself? if not, i'd take the actiontec router completely off your net and hook the USR8054 up to your DSL modem. Then try the instructions i've provided again - look on page 26.
let me know.
BF2 player; punisher_bob and you just got smoked!!
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30. July 2006 @ 13:04 |
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welcome "back" ronwp1 (although no one who comes to these pages is really "happy" to be here [lol]). i had to backtrack abit to get myself up to speed again, but i think the problem ron had, punisher, was that he DOES need the actiontec, because it IS his "modem", and routes a single port out (see: http://darkflux.net/shared/gt701-wgback.jpg) and then the usr is to route to multiple PC's (see: http://www.usr.com/images/products/product.asp?prod=8054&image=back). (please, correct me if i am wrong on any of this, ron.)
what i don't recall, is if you had tried the setup WITHOUT the USR, with just the actiontec to the PC (to rule out USR routing). let us know please :)
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IceDaMan
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30. July 2006 @ 16:14 |
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Hey all,
Help me plz.
I'll explain what I have set up. Maybe someone can point me in the right direction.
I have a main PC(PC1) on 2nd floor. The router is connected from the wall (Cable) to PC1 and redirects it back through the wall, to floor 3 to PC2. I'm not sure if PC1 would have problems or not but PC2 is getting LowID.
Running on PC2: WinXP - firewall is Off
Norton Internet Security(NIS) - Exception/Rule created to allow eMule through the NIS firewall.
So, it is either my Router or the ports.
I have my TCP/IP stuff on automatic for PC2.
How do I go about 'programming' the router to accept PC2 stuff? Do I go on PC1? or can this be done from PC2?
Should I change TCP/IP stuff to non-automatic?
What else can I try? I tried the first post stuff, but I don't get a password/user page upon putting in an IP in the IE address bar.
I'm trying punisher1's advice. Not sure yet...
Thanks all
:)
Just to point out, I disable NIS and still, same problem. So I doubt Norton is causing the LowID
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30. July 2006 @ 17:04 |
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hey, IceDaMan let me know how the instructions work out.
also, in my opinion and from my experince let me just say NIS is a very bad program in more ways than one. even if NIS is not causing you port traffic problems more importantly it slows your computer waaay down. Since you have a router you really shouldn't need more than that. Also, along with the router if you are running WinXP firewall that provides another layer of protection.
i highly recommend you uninstall NIS. even if you complete the instructions provided you may not truly know if NIS is in fact causing additional problems. i read where other low-id'ers removed NIS due to port traffic issues and along with the instructions provided they went to high-id'ers. Also, watch your computer run faster too.
the instructions i provided show you step-by-step how to configure your router for both computers to get high-id. you can configure your router from any computer on your net it doesn't matter as long as the computer is plugged into a port on the router.
if you still cannot get it let me know what kind of router you have. also, if you forgot your router password you can do a reset on the router. after a reset log back in. leave the user name blank and type in admin for the password - that works with some routers i know for sure linksys. oh, yeah if you get logged in CHANGE YOUR ROUTER PASSWORD!
let us know.
BF2 player; punisher_bob and you just got smoked!!
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30. July 2006 @ 17:10 |
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thanks, darkflux. ronwp1 correct to what darkflux said. i wasn't completely sure if modem was separate or not.
BF2 player; punisher_bob and you just got smoked!!
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ronwp1
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30. July 2006 @ 18:16 |
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the actiontec is my modem as well as an interernal router, i attempted to disable the firewall within with no success.
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IceDaMan
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30. July 2006 @ 18:19 |
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Ok, I'm getting somewhere!! :D
I got into my router! I did a few things.
I need to know the following stuff though.
If I do Port Forwarding, does that mean that the port range that I've specified will be vulnerable for attacks? And will that also mean that info from outside can get into the router, bounce to my PC2 and then back out the same way??
Other Q's:
What is this for: WAN setup - Default DMZ server?
What is DHCP Server? what can I do with this?
what is IP Subnet Mask?
what is Static Route?
What is UPnP good for? I enabled it on my PC2, but not in the router yet. will me enbling any of the above create easy attack access?
I'll stick w/ NIS for now, (until I find something better. I realize it eats up a lot of memory) cuz it seems to stop (many) attacks.
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ronwp1
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30. July 2006 @ 18:19 |
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i have tried with just the actiontec with no success, could that have something to do with my isp??
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IceDaMan
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30. July 2006 @ 18:38 |
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Excellent!!! I got High ID!! :D :D
Thanks to all from this thread.
The problem was me not knowing to get into my router to set allowed ports.
What seems to have worked.
use "ipconfig" in DOS(Start->Run->cmd) type ipconfig. write down IP Address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
I go to router. find name and info on password, username, and its IP.
thru internet explorer. I type the router's IP. password, username.
Once inside,
Set Port Forwarding to a range (say 4000-4500).
Specify the IP (that I wrote down...xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) of the machine I need working.
Then, go to eMule, change the TCP port to fall w/in the range (b/w the example of 4000-4500). Close eMule. Open it again. High IP.
I think that's all that made it work. Not sure about any other fondling I've done w/ the machine today.
Again, thanks all!! (especially judoboy and punisher1)
Now, although I got HighID, speeds seem the same :( like 0. haha. and one server said I have a lowid, yet the thing now says High ID.
I'll let the things go on for a bit. find a different server maybe. restart PC and see what's up.
Until then, can you guys please answer my router Q's if you know? TY
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31. July 2006 @ 08:10 |
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IceDaMan, okay, here goes:
1. DMZ means De-Militarized Zone, basically, it sets things up like the router is not there (like a pass-thru). unfortunately, it also means you'll have NO security via the router (read: no firewall), so it should only be used to ensure the router is not the cause of the problem, then set back to "off".
2. DHCP Server. this is essentially "dynamic" routing, or your ISP automatically giving your router an IP. if your ISP gave you a specific IP to use, then that's a "static", or fixed address. otherwise you're probably on dynamic.
3. IP Subnet Mask is the set of numbers (looking similar to an IP address) that states how many connections can be used from the IP address entered. in WinXP, the number is automatically put in when you set up a static address for your network card manually. if you want to learn more about subnet go here: http://www.pantz.org/networking/tcpip/subnetchart.shtml the section is about halfway down the page, and is titled "[Understanding a subnet mask]". from this page: "The subnet mask determines what portion of the TCP/IP address represents your network and what portion can be used for your hosts." usually, subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 .
4. Static Route basically means a fixed IP Address that doesn't change (the opposite of "dynamic"). a static route can be between your PC and router (or modem), or between your router and modem (and sometimes between your modem and your ISP). it simply means that the device you are connecting to will just look to the same address each time.
5. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is an industry initiative designed to enable simple and robust connectivity among stand-alone devices and PCs from many different vendors. so enabling it should (in theory) make devices that utilize it work together better.
anything else, just ask :)
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31. July 2006 @ 08:18 |
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ronwp1, it could very well be your ISP blocking. mine was blocking, and the only way to know for sure is to ask if they limit connection or speed when using certain programs (like BitTorrent, and eMule). mine said they weren't blocking, then when i dug deeper, one person admitted that they do LIMIT speed of certain programs' connectivity, and basically any traffic that "looks" like P2P traffic using their bandwidth. most ISP's should have no problem answering you if you ask them politely, and tell them you've been experiencing problems. if they ARE blocking, them i'm afraid the only thing that can be done is to either live with LowID, or change ISPs (at least until someone figures out a workaround...
i like to remain optimistic, though, so if that's not the case, you should leave JUST the Actiontec connected to the PC (if possible) until we can figure out how to undo your LowID, THEN re-connect the USR router.
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2. August 2006 @ 17:32 |
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thanks darkflux :)
so is UPnP good for me to enable on my router? If so, does that decrease protection from the outside?
Also, if I got a firewall, does it even matter what my router does or doesn't do? I mean shouldn't my firewall block any problems? Or can someone say via eMule attack my PC since my firewall may be allowing that??
Thanks again
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3. August 2006 @ 06:16 |
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no problem, Ice, here's some more answers :)
upon further inspection of my OWN router, i TOO have an option to turn UPnP on/off in the router menus (didn't even notice 'til now, lol). for my Linksys router it was located in "Administration", and by default it's turned ON, for anyone interested. turns out UPnP is also used by certain programs to automatically open ports for communication. that being said, the only way this could be a BAD thing, is if you already have a malicious program (trojan, spyware, etc.) installed with UPnP options (haven't heard of one yet, but new viruses appear every day, so who knows?), so basically, no "outside forces" can utilize it, unless they've already gotten into your PC somehow.
as for the firewall question, the first thing that should be noted, is that IF your router already HAS a firewall, then that should be enough to keep baddies out. also, i should note that there are 2 types of firewalls available: hardware (like your router may have), and software (an installed program that limits port access). hardware is more reliable, since software files can often be more easily "replaced" (although this is rare). a software firewall added to a hardware one may help you sleep better though, especially if you're guarding the secret recipe for KFC, for example ;)
whichever you choose is fine, just thought i'd let you know that you may already have a firewall, and i always say "if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it" (actually what i say is more like "if it ain't broke it's a bloody miracle", but you know). in the end, a firewall only allows traffic that it's programmed to, and as far as i know, the only way someone can "attack" you using eMule, is if you download a "fake" file and click on it, but this situation concerns antivirus software more than firewalls (all the same, beware of suspicious .exe files...).
hope this answers your questions. if not, just ask again :)
cheers
darkflux
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one more thing i just thought of. as long as eMule is running, no other program, or other "external" source can access the ports eMule uses. if you close emule, it may be a different story, i'm not 100% certain on that, but eMule DOES have the option (in "Extended" options) to open/close WinXP firewall ports on eMule start/close (although Windows' ICF firewall is only really half a firewall), so if you have the ICF activated, this would be a good option to check.
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IceDaMan
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5. August 2006 @ 12:47 |
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thanks darkflux,
those were good.
I have the UPnP in the router unchecked for now. I'll see when exams end if checking it will help in anyway.
For some reason, in my eMule, the UDP port may be a problem. what is it, how is it different from TCP?
TCP falls in my port range. But UDP falls outside that range. when I try to stick it into the range, it doesn't work. When I put it outside the range, it will work.
Anyway, what is UDP? what is the best port solution for it?
(Also, NIS is causing problems w/ explorer.exe - where it consumes most of the CPU power. I had the explorer.exe problem before, and found the solution was in IE's settings. Something was funky.
Now, NIS is doing this, and since it only began after the new NIS is installed, I am thinking of uninstalling it completely. but I don't know what is a comparable antivirus tha will have a firewall like NIS does. Also, is WinXP firewall sufficient enough to prevent problems? I have it turned off, and NIS firewall on, but I don't think WinXP firewall can do the job that NIS does. I've had temp files being adware/spyware/trojans, that were removed right away, but I don't think WinXP could have stopped it from 'exploding'..)
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5. August 2006 @ 16:46 |
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okay, i'll try to make this brief, so this thread doesn't get TOO cumbersome to traverse ;)
TCP is basically the universal way used to transmit info over the internet. in fact even IE uses it to download (and upload) info such as websites and e-mail. TCP is generally very simplified (relatively, of course), and can only do so many things. which is where UDP comes in! UDP essentially picks up the slack (in eMule's case), for the few things that TCP can't do that eMule requires. there have been cases of people using eMule (and other P2P's) WITHOUT UDP, however, this slightly hinder's other filesharers' ability to connect with you, as UDP is primarily used for "transmitting" more than "receiving" data.
when you set up port forwarding, depending on your router, you may have to do it for TCP and UDP separately; that is, a "setting" for each of them, individually, telling them what port(s) to use. that reminds me, i was meaning to ask you, if you wouldn't mind telling us what brand/model router you're using. some of us may be able to "point you in the right direction" better if we could check your manual during our "conversations". your router MAY have a setting to "group" TCP and UDP ports' routing both together, but port forwarding seems to work better (at least in my experience) when you just have separate settings for each. let me know if that wasn't clear enough, sometimes i tend to ramble.
on to question #2. as we've mentioned before, NIS is often the source of much grief, mostly due to the fact that it sometimes does it's job TOO well, limiting some traffic unnecessarily, because it's the simpler way, for beginner users who just want a quick and easy fix to keep them safe while surfing the internet. and you're also right about XP's "firewall" not catching everything. in truth it is sort of only "half" a firewall, as it blocks and limits incoming traffic, but doesn't deal with any outgoing connects, via, say a trojan trying to connect to the internet to share your data, or, for another example if you accidentally click on a link that downloads a file in the background, or something to that extent. also, to be more clear, and i'm not sure if you meant it this way, but Norton Internet Security is NOT an antivirus program, it merely blocks/limits trafic (both ways), while protecting your PC from some of the more common internet hassles. it won't be able to help you out should a virus (heaven forbid) weasel it's way past your firewall. the problem with NIS, though, is, as i said, it's protection is too "broad" for more advanced use(r)s. also, as i mentioned in a previous post, software firewalls like NIS can CRASH (rendering them useless), and you may have a firewall in your router anyways (another reason i wanted to see your manual). anyways, if you really want another layer of protection, a cheaper way would be to just (drum roll, please) ADD ANOTHER ROUTER! yes, as infinitely DUMB as this sounds, adding another firewall (with the same setup, but DIFFERENT password, etc.) would do the same job as a software firewall, and if you get a wired one, it will be even cheaper. the downside, of course, is all the port forwarding involved, and if you're still having troubles with getting High ID, this isn't a very viable solution. if you really want a software firewall, though, Sygate and Zone Alarm have FREE versions of theirs, and i think Tiny Personal firewall still has a FREE version, too. if you want a more industrial one (read: NOT free), BlackICE, and Kerio's firewalls are among my faves. as for antivirus soft, people are usually torn between Norton's or McAfee's. i prefer Norton (as the lesser of 2 evils), only because i've had lots of issues everytime i encounter McAfee's AV. Panda's software has beaten Norton in some past AV tests, too, and is touted as (debatably) "The first truly install-and-forget antivirus".
anyway, i'm going to bed, but i'll check back tomorrow if you've got any more quandries. cheers!
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6. August 2006 @ 08:39 |
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I C. thanks. that was helpful.
So, my Router is NetGear.
I haven't seen UDP but have seen TCP. I'll see if making them separate will help, but I do have HighID. prolly just a low UDP, eventhough people can upload from me.
So wait, are you saying that NIS and Norton AntiVirus(NAV) should both be installed to have maximal coverage? Cuz I can do scans w/ NIS. How is that different from NAV?
K, I'm off to study for exams :S. I'll check back in a couple days if I can.
Thanks again for the info & help.
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6. August 2006 @ 10:58 |
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i'm sorry, but what's the model no. of the Netgear? Netgear has about a couple dozen different routers, and while each is similar, if i had YOUR specific model's manual [which i can dL of course :)], i could probably tell you to go about setting up UDP with it, if you're still interested in that. but if you've got High ID, i'd say there's probably nothing to worry about (router-wise anyway).
also, have you tried connecting to a Kad server? from my understanding, Kad requires UDP, so if you can connect to it, your UDP settings should be OK.
if you can scan for viruses with NIS, then you probably have Norton's Internet Security "Suite", which packages NAV, and a couple other Symantec progs in the same installation. if you still have the install disc, i'm pretty sure the setup lets you install JUST NAV, should you ever feel the need to ditch NIS (nudge, nudge) ;)
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..first questions, before i get the spanners out..
..one port per number between 0 and ???
..if i alter the default ports for e-mule,(in the firewall and in e-mule) then e-mule will follow ?
..so what if i open several ports for it ? ul/dl, will it then choose the best ? or must i specify the ports ?
..are there ports e-mule won't use or that i shouldn't use ?
..currently my ul is 40-60 kBs, dl same, given that my machine tells me i've 100Mbs of bandwidth, something's not right
..btw i've increased this(RAM from 128 to 2*256 etc), twiddled that and added go-faster stripes, the nice people at HP were ever so helpful and gained 5-8 kBs
..toodA irB moasly 'experimentin'
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..2nd question..about work-rounds for sh***y throttling ISPs
..would it be possible to create a program that kept changing the port being used, fast enough so the "they" don't catch up ? , ok it would need a new mule too but feasable ?
..toodA irB moasly 'experimentin'
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justawr i don't know i if i understand your question(s). are you getting a lowid in emule? and, if so, have you followed the instructions i provided? the following instructions will probably answer a few of your questions. if you follow the instructions and still get lowid then, yes, the problem could be your ISP. i've heard where some ISP's either block or slow down P2P traffic.
I recommend trying these instructions exaclty as they are. If you have already made changes i recommend setting everything you changed back to default before you begin.
justawr here is my suggestion. try these instructions. follow them exactly no matter what. i've never had good luck with emule default ports. i changed the TCP/UDP ports and have success ever since. here are step-by-step instructions i've come up with that works for me everytime and others as well. i would try at least on a computer withouth wireless for now.
Here are the instructions
NOTE: If you are NOT using a router this may not work. I recommend using a router if nothing else as an extra layer of firewall protection.
this might actually work only if your ISP is truly not P2P blocking.
In order for this to work you need to do every step.
This is a lengthy process. You may want to PRINT THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Open emule and click the Options button on the Toolbar.
2. Click Connection
3. Change the TCP default Port to 4660.
4. Change the UDP default Port to 4670.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click the Test Ports Button. A window will open and display both ports tested successfully. But, if they don?t work it may only be because you have not fully configured everything yet.
7. Click the button that says Open these ports on internal WinXP firewall. Wait for the confirmation window that will pop up and then click OK.
8. Click OK at the bottom.
9. Close eMule.
This step adds Networking Services to WinXP.
1. Go to the Control Panel
2. Click on Add/Remove Programs
3. Click Add/Remove Windows Components
4. Scroll down and click on Networking Services
5. Click the Details button
6. Check the box for: Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client (this option may already be checked).
7. Check the box for: UPnP User Interface
8. Click OK then click Next***Note***You may be required to provide your Windows XP CD.
9. Click Finish.
10. Close the Add/Remove and Control Panel Windows.
If you are running Windows XP SP2 you need to do the following. If you are not running SP2 then you can skip this next step.
1. Go to the Control Panel
2. Click Windows firewall
3. Click the Exceptions tab
4. Click the Add Programs button, Scroll down and select Emule. ***If emule is not listed then browse to: C:\Program Files\emule\emule.exe and select emule.exe.
5. Click OK
6. Click Add Port. For the name put Emule TCP and enter the Port 4660. Make sure TCP is selected.
7. Click Add Port. For the name put Emule UDP and enter the Port 4670. Make sure UDP is selected.
8. Now click on the Advanced Tab (next to the Exceptions tab).
9. Under the section: Network Connection Settings, Click the Settings button.
10. Check the list to see if you have two entries for eMule TCP and/or UDP if they are not listed then proceed to step 11. Remember, only do this step if neither TCP or UDP entries are in the list. If there are two entries in the list click the TCP option and edit it. Enter either the name or the IP Address of your computer. (If you are using more than one computer on your router you may want to use the name of your computer because your IP Addresses could change between other PC?s on your network during reboots).
For the TCP option make sure Port 4660 is entered for both internal and external.
Now Click the UDP option and edit it. Enter the same info you entered for your TCP (computer name or IP Address) and ensure Port 4670 is entered for both internal and external. Skip to step 20.
Start here only if the two emule ports are not in the list.
11. Click the Add button (only do this step if there are no TCP or UDP entries in the list).
12. In the Description of Service enter: emule TCP Ports
13. On the next line enter either the name of your computer or your IP Address (If you are using more than one computer on your router you may want to use the name of your computer because your IP Addresses could change between the other PC?s on your network during reboots).
14. For both Ports (internal and external) entries use 4660, make sure TCP is selected
15. Click OK
16. Click the Add button again
17. In the Description of Service enter: emule UDP Ports
18. On the next line enter either the name of your computer or your IP Address
19. For both Ports (internal and external) entries use 4670, make sure UDP is selected
20. Click the OK buttons to exit out
21. Close out of the Control Panel
This step is only if you are using a Router of somekind.
I have successfulley tested this using Linksys routers. I have not tried this on any other brand router. If you are using a router, other than a Linksys router, I recommend you do this next step anyway. Most routers are similiar in Port Forwarding.
1. Go to a command prompt and type: IPCONFIG write down or note your IP Address.
2. Login to your router
3. If Linksys click on the Advanced tab
4. Next click on the Forwarding tab
5. Enter the following settings:
TCP 4660 To 4660 TCP 192.168.1.XXX (your IP Address) Enable(checkbox)
UDP 4670 To 4670 UDP 192.168.1.XXX (your IP Address) Enable(checkbox)
If you have more than one computer on your network you can repeat step 5 and enter a second IP address. Here is an example how your router could look if you have more than on computer on your router. This way if your computer?s IP Address changed from .100 to .101 on the next reboot it would not matter because you have both IP's configured in the router.
TCP 4660 TO 4660 TCP 192.168.1.100
UDP 4670 TO 4670 UDP 192.168.1.100
TCP 4660 TO 4660 TCP 192.168.1.101
UDP 4670 TO 4670 TCP 192.168.1.101
6. Click the Apply button
7. Logout of your router.
After this is complete Windows XP should automatically install a network Gateway in your Network Connections configuration.REBOOT your computer. A reboot usually is required to start the Network Connections configuration.
That?s It your done. I recommend you reboot especially if you still are getting a LOWID.
Open emule and see if you can connect at HighID.
If you still do not connect it may be because you are using a different router. Remember, I?m using a Linksys router but, again, the settings are basically the same.
If after the reboot and still a LOWID i suggest going back through the instructions to ensure you didn't miss or enter something incorrectly such as a typo in the Port settings.
If you are still not able to connect with HIGH ID then i would say your ISP is blocking or something with them is a hinderance.
Despite what others say regarding my fix, remember, not all systems are the same. You have to find what works for your system. It works for me and for other?s I?ve helped.
Sorry, if this was not a help.
BF2 player; punisher_bob and you just got smoked!!
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here's some info justawr, i hope i am understanding your questions.
1. one port per # between 1 and 9999. port 0 is usually reserved for other reasons, and is "one way" anyways. you should usually only use the "4-digit" or less ports, for compatibility reasons (although i've heard of several individuals who DO use 5-digit port #'s, so if you'd like to try it, feel free, i'm just offering my info).
2. if you change the ports from eMule's default (in both the firewall AND in eMule's Options, and WinXP's firewall, if applicable), then you need to also restart eMule after all these changes for them to take effect.
3. even if you open a range of ports in your firewall, you must choose only one (of each for TCP and UDP) to use in eMule's Optons.
4. (see 1.)
5. always remember that the upload/download speeds depend on both the connection on your side, and that of the person you are connecting to. also, people tend to "throttle" the upload speed in the Options menu (many of us have monthly "allowances" of how much we can upload).
"second answer", regarding ISP's throttling: it is possible to implement something like that into a program (eMule is open source, after all), although i'm not certain how other eMule features might be affected... i'm not a "programmer" on any level, but i DO understand the basic concepts, and there IS a BitTorrent "version" called BitTornado, that does just that with BT links (i've tried it and it works for me, although BT doesn't have the same amount of dL's, and you must search for BT links).
hope this helps you. you should definitely try punisher1's "walkthrough", and let us know how it works for you, or if you have any more questions/problems, we'll do our best to aid you :)
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13. August 2006 @ 15:18 |
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a side-note, every time i download from an MLDonkey user, i seem to get a higher dL speed, most recently 105 kB (my usual average is 10 k). not sure if this program is "immune" to ISP attempts or not, but the program itself is just TOO advanced/complex for my tastes. guess i've been spoiled with eMule, eh? so many nice features/good layout...
anyway, if anyone wants to try ML Donkey and let us know if they get better dL speeds with it, it would be appreciated :)
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15. August 2006 @ 17:21 |
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..darkflux, punisher 1, my thanks, i owe you beers when you're next in town, i'll be trying punisher's routine soon, other bits are still running in
..so far i've up-gunned the machine, 128 to 2*256, increased memory and the nice people at HP were a great help, it's their speed-up routine i'm now checking for stability, So far so good, and a 10-15% improvement in ul/dl but the Task Manager results still show i'm receiving 100Mbs, in theory T3 speed but i'm still only running at 50-50 KBs. I've checked with the few other local users and their numbers are worse, 30 ul/ 40dl at best
..i'm on infra-red wireless to a mobile phone mast 250 meters or so away, it's relay is to Davao 150 kms away, the ISP is Smart(Philippines). I'm coming to believe it's the ISP creating the problems as my computer-bits supplier, in the city is running on a radio-wireless ISP and is hitting T2, shame i don't have that option...
..if it's any help i also suspect the throttle isn't deliberate, just a badly set up system, which makes me wonder if i can get into their router-system and play around some...
..toodA irB moasly 'experimentin'
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