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Slow Bit Torrent downloads? Router configuration tips.
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13. May 2007 @ 08:36 |
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saveuraz
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14. May 2007 @ 02:17 |
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I need some help. I opened the ports 6881 through 6889...and my bittorrent even says online, ports open...I cant get a download or upload speed over 10 maybe 20 on a good moment...I use Norton firewall but I allowed connections on all ports for the program. anyone have advice?
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14. May 2007 @ 06:58 |
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Don't use those ports, most ISP's block them. Go for something over 10,000 and unless your client needs a range (BitTornado is one I can think of), 1 port is sufficient. There are also options you can enable depending on your client, which is it?
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14. May 2007 @ 08:23 |
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Wylee
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14. May 2007 @ 11:16 |
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hello...ive been reading this..and i have no idea how to do this..ive followed the steps but i didnt exacly know what i was doing...im using a Dlink Di 604 router, my xbox and another pc is connected to it..and i use BitLord as my Program for torrents..please help with a step by step guide please..so i dont end up screwin up my internet. and if it matters i live in canada. Thx peace
-Wylee
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14. May 2007 @ 11:46 |
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First, get yourself a new client; there are 2 posts on why about 5 posts back. My personal preference is utorrent 1.6, build 474 with automatic updates disabled but it's your choice: http://www.filehippo.com/download_utorrent/ Set a static address (see above post) in case your router is assigning you a new one each time you start: http://portforward.com/networking/staticip.htm and then, go here, find your router and click on it, in the next window, find your program, click on it and follow the instructions: http://portforward.com/english/routers/p...routerindex.htm The 604 is quite easy to set up, the 604+ is actually what I use. That said, what settings did you follow and what ISP are you with, Shaw and Rogers throttle torrents.
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Wylee
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14. May 2007 @ 11:49 |
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i dont know what u mean by what setting did i follow...but im with rogers.
BTw i just downloaded Utorrent but i dont no how to set it up..it should be easy but i want YOU to give me exact detail on how to do it..since u know what ur doing and i dont id rather you tell me exacly what to do.
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14. May 2007 @ 12:01 |
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Wylee
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14. May 2007 @ 12:04 |
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00000000000000000000KKKKKKKKK so ur sayin Rogers is limiting my torrent downloads right::: limits BitTorrent bandwidth Rogers, Canada Yes
And i followed the steps that sed to go to my router config page Http://(ip adress) and change some things with numbes like 6881 - 6991 or sumtin like that..it was based on a linksys router..i have a d-link so mine was diff..and all i was able to find was tutorials on linksys routers.
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14. May 2007 @ 12:27 |
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First off, Rogers blocks torrents but on the upload side (I think). Port Forward lists all routers, not just Linksy's, D Link is in the second column. Use 1 port over 10,000 that isn't the default and not those others. In utorrent at options>preferences>general, disable "check for updates. At options>preferences>connection, set your port and disable UPnP port mapping and at options>preferences>bittorrent, enable Protocol Encryption: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/395674 and you can enable both DHT options but only for public trackers like Isohunt. Do a speed test and use your upload speed at speed guide>connection type. Test your speeds over several days to get a good average.
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Wylee
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14. May 2007 @ 12:35 |
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lol i dont know the meaning of ignorant..but i hope im not being it. lol i understood everything u wrote other than
Use 1 port over 10,000 that isn't the default and not those others. In utorrent at options>preferences>general, disable "check for updates. At options>preferences>connection, set your port and disable UPnP port mapping and at options>preferences>bittorrent, enable Protocol Encryption: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/395674 and you can enable both DHT options but only for public trackers like Isohunt. Do a speed test and use your upload speed at speed guide>connection type. Test your speeds over several days to get a good average.
No wonder my status is "newbie" if your not busy...i would REALLY GREATLY and TRULY appreciate it if you could give me those kinda tutorials that show u EXACLY everything...like which way to look, point...click...read...sit...u know what i mean? lol im realy dum when it comes to internet connection stuff. i know i becoming a pain in the neck (or atleast hope not) thanks so much man.. i hope this will be the last reply to this topic that has to do with help. hopefuly the nex reply i give this topic will be a reply of thanks..and thats it. peace and thanks
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14. May 2007 @ 13:07 |
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You mention ports 6881 - 6991 and ISP's can block those, utorrent only needs 1 port, pick one port over 10,000 to use. The options in utorrent can be found at the upper left with speed guide. This a good speedtest site: http://www.speedtest.net/ There is a good tutorial for utorrent on this site (DVDback23 - not sure of capitals). Other than that, not sure what you need or if I know of them.
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Wylee
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14. May 2007 @ 13:27 |
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Do u have msn? i think it will be alot easier to talk through that if u have it..and then u cud show me everything i need to know. (everyhthing i need to know is: How to set up U torrent [or if i can continue using bitlord, what im used to] and how to increase the speed of my downloads, which r going at MAX 5kb/s. the info i have to offer, to the best of my knowlge is: I have a D link Di 604 router, windwos Xp, and no basic knowlege of "ports" or anything to do with internet connection. yes. Im a newbie. :(
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14. May 2007 @ 14:27 |
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No, I don't have msn. You have all the set up I know of for utorrent and I know nothing of BitLord. All I can say is follow the steps I gave you but I don't think they will be much use with Rogers as your ISP.
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Wylee
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14. May 2007 @ 14:30 |
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yup, ive done all the steps u gave me...so now i have bitlord and U torrent....lol..but i dont see any change..ive done everything portfoward sed...and some other tutorials..and i dont see much change so i gess yea..its just rogers.
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14. May 2007 @ 16:13 |
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You could have a look at this site: http://www.secureix.com/index.shtml I saw it on the Rogers forum in quite a lengthy post but never used it and only know of one person that did. Didn't help him. Apparently, it works for some but not for others and the personal account is free.
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Wylee
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14. May 2007 @ 16:37 |
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thanks...did it, didnt help...thanks for all ur help tho..i gess im just guna have to settle with this
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frankoman
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22. May 2007 @ 15:51 |
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Hey,,new to this board..
I use Vista. Found out that if you put the port number used in
the router and firewall in the "open rules" for firewall
utorrent realy moves right along!
when using the ports... select all, i.e. private, local, domain
I use 49174 and it is always at least 60 kbs
let me know how it works for you, or if I SPLAINED it wrong.
thanks.
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1vedder
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23. May 2007 @ 11:06 |
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Hey
Also new to the board. Have read a great deal of the post here and tried many of the things suggested and still am having speed issues with BitTornado.
It was fine last week, I was downloading files at an average of 150 kb/s, sometimes breaking 600. I reformatted my drive and reinstalled all the software and now I'm lucky if it gets to 10 kb/s. And I never see a green light anymore.
I have forwarded the ports in my router page (D-Link604), set up a static IP and set the port range on BitTornado to match. I have installed the patch the fixes the Windows XP half open issue.
Last night I unplugged teh router and it seems that is part of my problem becasue the download went from 8 up to 65 kb/s.
Anyone got any suggestions for me?
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mkeezay
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23. May 2007 @ 11:39 |
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If you want to make torrents download faster you need to limit your amount of connections per torrent.this can be done in utorrent but im not sure what others as utorrent is all i use.In options go to preferences go to bittorrent and set the number of connected peers per torrent to 40-50.This increased my download speed from 10-15 kbs/s to around 100-120 kbs/s.also try limiting upload slots per torrent.
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23. May 2007 @ 11:42 |
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Check that the ip address at ipconfig/all (the guide below shows where it is)is the same as your router is forwarded to; if not, you probably need a static address: http://portforward.com/networking/staticip.htm Keep your port range over 10,000, too.
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1vedder
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23. May 2007 @ 13:12 |
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mistycat, I followed the instructions at portforward.com to a "T" and it did not improve my dl speed at all. I have my ports set in the 52000 range. I think I'm going to try ütorrent tonight and see if I have better luck.
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23. May 2007 @ 13:35 |
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This doesn't help but BitTornado acted exactly the same with me after a year of no problems. It's green light went to yellow to red to black over the course of a couple of weeks totally out of the blue (no reformat, either). utorrent was fine but even it's port test showed the port as closed (wrongly) for a week or two; I don't know what happened but I still think BitTornado is a great client and may try it again sometime. Good luck
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1vedder
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23. May 2007 @ 18:27 |
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so i just finished the switch over to utorrent. took about 2 minutes to install and set up the ports and i'm already hitting speeds of 200. maybe not as fast as some people see but i can live with that.
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theone3nu
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24. May 2007 @ 04:53 |
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hi camdog...... my net is cable broadband... i entered my default gateway address in internet explorer but it showing as page cannot be displayed..... so how to open my ports please please help me to increase my downlad rate....... thanks for advance....
3nu
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