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Gotta router? LOWID in eMule? Come here!
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26. March 2007 @ 16:01 |
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cimike, a little more info please. are you using a router/hi-speed modem? if so, do you know how to adjust settings for it? if so, go thru punisher1's list earlier here: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_jump.cfm/66716/2914700
this solves most common problems relatively quickly.
if you answered no to any of these questions, let me/us know, and we'll get back to you...
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cimike
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27. March 2007 @ 05:19 |
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thanks so much for you quick anwer! :-)
i don't know what kind of modem i am using. where can i check this? i know, that i'm having internet over a cable.
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cimike
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27. March 2007 @ 05:53 |
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hi again, okay i have a hi/speed modem 512MB. what should i do now?
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cimike
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27. March 2007 @ 05:58 |
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i mean the speed is: 512 Kbps
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27. March 2007 @ 10:35 |
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cimike 512kbps just tells us your approximate max download speed is and that you do have high speed internet. Even though you have broadband your 512kbps is going to be somewhat slower than othrs that have over 1mb down. There are others that have higher downs.
That's ok though you can still download.
The other important question Darkflux wanted to know was do you have a router?
If you do please refer to the link Darkflux provided in his reply to you: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_jump.cfm/66716/2914700
If you dont have a router and no firewall protection (WindowsXP SP2 firewall does NOT count) I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU GET A ROUTER BEFORE YOU USE EMULE.
Besides a router will protect your computer(s) from potential hackers regardless if you use emule or not.
Let us know on the router. Are you using WinXP SP2? if not what?
let us know.
BF2 player; punisher_bob and you just got smoked!!
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27. March 2007 @ 13:05 |
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cimike, so you have cable internet. the cable goes into a "box", which then gets routed to your PC. what is the model & make of the "box"? check the back for the model, the make should be on the front.
the "router" would be yet another "box" between the other box and your PC, and usually has multiple outputs to connect more PC's to your hi-speed connection.
punisher had a good point with the SP2 thing. to check, right-click My Computer in your Start Menu, and choose Properties. should be listed under "System".
even if you don't have a router, you should still go thru punisher1's list, just ignore the router section.
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cimike
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31. March 2007 @ 08:31 |
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hi, i went thru the punisher1's list and i still have a low-id. i had problems with number 6 (test port button). it hasn't completed successfully. then i went thru the next steps and still have low id.
tcp and udp numbers aren't 4660 and 4670. i have a different number in mule tcp. i don't have a number for udp. what should i do?
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31. March 2007 @ 11:16 |
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cimike, i can tell you're abit new to setting up your PC for "routing", so i'll try to simplify things abit for ya. have you logged onto your modem to change the routing/forwarding preferences? this is important if your modem has a built-in firewall. if you're not sure how to, let me know what model your modem is, and i can find out for you. also, you MUST use the same ports in your eMule settings as the ones you set up in your modem AND WinXP's firewall settings. you don't NEED to use the default ports, but you DEFINITELY need a UDP setting. for now, i would try the ports that punisher mentioned in his list (you can always change them later if you so choose).
also, you never were really clear if you have a router or not. if you do, that's one more setup involved in the process. if you DON'T, you may only need one if your modem DOESN'T have a firewall (one of the perks of routers is the built-in hardware firewall).
you probably won't get successful port tests, 'til you set-up your modem for eMule. the reason that eMule needs set up, is beacause, unlike BearShare, eMule has in-depth settings for many reasons (particularly anonymity & security, protecting you from people seeing who you are while you download), which require a proper setup in order to communicate with the pther users properly. when you don't have HighID, you can only connect to HighID users, and NOT to other LowID users, and SOME users cannot get HighID (regardless of settings) because of their ISP's, so you will not be able to connect to them without having HighID.
anyways, BearShare has Adware (which eMule does NOT), and some versions are known to have SPYWARE as well...
also eMule handles larger file downloads better than many of the other programs out there, and it's users share all types of files, not JUST music...
sorry for the length, hjust wanted to clear that up.
let me know about the things i asked above, and i'll get back to you ASAP.
darkflux
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cimike
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31. March 2007 @ 21:22 |
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thanks for your answer! yes, i am new at this. :-) Okay, i've checked ma modem. it says: local area connection, conneceted firewalled, RCA USB Cable Modem
what does that mean? how ca i get high-id? i've downloaded with bearshare, but bearshare doesn't have so many movies that i found on emule.
thanks a lot for your help! you are really kind!
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1. April 2007 @ 04:45 |
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okay, check on the back of the RCA modem, there should be a model number (like DCM305, or TCM290). let me know, so i can locate it's manual to help you better.
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cimike
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1. April 2007 @ 07:19 |
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hi, i've checked it. it's TCM 420. thanks for your help!
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1. April 2007 @ 08:26 |
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okay, well apparently, your modem doesn't have a settings menu (or at least no firewall). now i need to know if you have a router or not. is there another "box" between your RCA modem and your PC, or is it a direct connection?
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cimike
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1. April 2007 @ 09:19 |
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no, i don't have another "box" between my modem and my computer.
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1. April 2007 @ 09:50 |
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okay, try this checklist. it is punisher1's list with the non-necessary parts left out for you, cimike (hope you don't mind, punisher). be sure to follow it VERY CLOSELY, and if it doesn't work the first time, double-check that you did EVERYTHING on the list. don't worry if you don't get HighID after testing ports (step 6), it may not work until the entire process is complete...
ALSO, use the ports listed here for ALL STEPS. you can change them back once you actually get HighID, if you feel the need to.
also, if you are unsure of your PC's IP Address, go to the Start Menu, click Run..., type "cmd" (without quotes) and hit OK. in the black command prompt, type "ipconfig /all" (with a space between "ipconfig" and "/all"), and hit Enter. on the data that appears, look next to IP Address. this is your (you guessed it) IP Address!
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. Notice the button that says Open these ports on internal WinXP firewall. IF the button is grayed out go to next step. IF the button is not grayed out click it. In a couple of seconds it should give you confirmation window that will pop up and then click OK
7. Click OK at the bottom.
8. 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.
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.
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
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.
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cimike
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1. April 2007 @ 11:23 |
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hi, i did everything you told me, and i still have low id. i seem to have problem with 6 and 7 (test ports button). both ports aren`t tested successfully. at the point/step 7 (open these port) i didin't find any button saying Quote:
open these ports on internal WINXP firewall
and i didn't see any grayed out button. on the page stood just: not successfully completed.
all the other steps are okay i've tried them many times, but i still get: low id.
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1. April 2007 @ 11:36 |
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you didn't see a screen like this?:
if you don't mind my asking, which version of eMule are you using?
...no matter. if you're SURE you went thru the whole checklist and you're STILL not getting High ID, check your IP Address again (ipconfig /all at the Command Prompt window). if it falls between any of the following:
10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255
172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255
192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255
then your ISP may be blocking you. you may want to call and ask, if you're not sure, that's up to you.
punisher, if there's anything you can think of that i may have missed, your help (and any other's) would be surely appreciated :)
darkflux
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cimike
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1. April 2007 @ 12:11 |
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no, no. i got that window of course. the one after that (that showed that the both parts haven't been successfully tested). it didn't check it (green check). it was red and it wasn't checked. the button after that (step 6) that says open these ports on internal WinXP firewall. Please wait while the ports of your eMule are being tested...
It says only this:
Testing IP: static-229-221.ikomline.net (91.143.221.229)
Starting TCP connection test...
TCP test failed! UDP test will not be performed.
Connection test finished.
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Results in detail:
TCP connection test failed.
It was not possible, to establish a TCP connection to your eMule.
Other users will only be able to connect to you with the help of a server, resulting in a low ID for you. While eMule still works, this will give you several disadvantages. Therfore it is highly recommended to solve this problem.
How to resolve port problems... Something is interfering with your network communications. There are two main reasons for this:
If you are using a firewall, ensure that your firwall don't block the required ports! You might need to set a rule to allow the ports to be available.
If you use a router, make sure that your router forwards the required ports to your local IP!
You can find more details and guides here in the online help.
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1. April 2007 @ 12:24 |
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ah, i see! okay, it IS abit confusing, but the "Open these ports on internal WinXP firewall" button is NOT on that web page that checks your ports, but on that window that i posted the pic of. look directly UNDER where you typed in your TCP UDP ports in eMule's Options > Connection , in the "Client Port" field. underneath the "Test Ports" button is the "Open these ports on internal WinXP firewall" button. it's probably "greyed-out" which is why you didn't notice it, but that doesn't matter, the fact it's disabled, only means that either it's already opened the ports for eMule, or that WinXP's firewall is disabled altogether. if you DON'T have a firewall, then you should be certain that WinXP's is enabled. you can check it in Windows' Control Panel. click "Windows Firewall", and check the box marked "On (recommended)".
ok, what about your IP Address? is it in any of the ranges i mentioned?
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cimike
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1. April 2007 @ 12:44 |
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my ip address is in the ranges you mentioned. it is between 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255
you think this is causing my problems?
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1. April 2007 @ 12:51 |
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checked my Windows' Control Panel. the box marked "On (recommended) is checked as well. what seems to be the problem with my computer?
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1. April 2007 @ 13:01 |
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you can try and set it to Off" (temporarily of course), but i think that the IP Address is the problem...
the IP's in that range are Private IP's, which means that eMule can't connect to other LowID's using it. well, that means ONE of 2 things is the issue:
1. your RCA box has settings not mentioned in it's manual.
if this is the case, you should be able to "log in" to it, by typing IT'S IP Address into your internet browser's address window. it's IP would be whatever YOUR PC's IP was, with the last digit(s) changed to "1". for example, if your PC's IP is 192.168.1.100, you type 192.168.1.1 into the address field. if your PC's IP Address IS 192,168.1.1, then try 192.168.1.2 . let me know if this is it.
2. your ISP has you behind THEIR firewall system.
this may be to keep you from using such programs successfully, or to limit it's "traffic" (in order to save their costs), or may simply be provided as a "service". if it's NOT the modem, and is your ISP's fault, (and provided that it IS supposed to be a "service" for customers), you might ask them if there is a way to remove you from said "service". many ISP's may do that, although there's no guarantee of it. if your ISP is using a firewall, and you can't get rid of it, the only other option is to change ISP's (if possible).
...hopefully it's issue number 1 :)
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1. April 2007 @ 13:15 |
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:-( i can probably kiss e-mule goodbye.
ok, this is my last try.
you said i should try changing the last number.
for example if i habe 192.168.68.42 i shuold change just tha last number or tha last two? for example: 192.168.68.43?
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1. April 2007 @ 13:23 |
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sorry, i should've been more clear. what i meant was, change the last SET of numbers (after the last period), TO 1. so if it was 192.168.68.42 , it would be 192.168.68.1
whatever digits are after that last "." , change them to "1".
you can post your PC's IP here if you're still not sure, and i can tell you what it would be. it doesn't matter when it's a Private IP, because the only way people can get into your PC with a Private IP Address, is if they're directly connected to you (or connected to your wireless card, if you have one), so there's no reason to worry about that in this case.
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cimike
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1. April 2007 @ 13:30 |
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okay i got it. thanks. i will try to do that now. so, i'll go thru the same steps and type that number. thanks for your patience. i'm not really good with this! :-)
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1. April 2007 @ 13:31 |
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wait, i don't think you understand what that number is for! you're supposed to type it in your Internet Explorer address bar!
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