Download using networking computer

[pido]

i have a problem when dl-ing anime, im using bittorrent 3.21b, actualy i changed my connection into small networking in my home but when i try to download anime the speed wont get higher, like 0-5 Kb/sec ... even [ZERO]

BUT before i changed my computer into small network it works well its speeds about 100-150 Kb/sec ...

thus i tried not to use network and it works like usual 100-150 Kb/sec, so the question is = >
"what should i do ? i already make a networking connection in my home and
i can't get the normal speed when im using networking, should i modify the
TCP/IP into sumthin ... ???? or what !!! someone plz help me solving the
problem :'("

i really need to dl some anime ... i mean NOW !! onegai....

[krel]

Originally Posted by pido

i have a problem when dl-ing anime, im using bittorrent 3.21b, actualy i changed my connection into small networking in my home but when i try to download anime the speed wont get higher, like 0-5 Kb/sec ... even [ZERO]

BUT before i changed my computer into small network it works well its speeds about 100-150 Kb/sec ...

thus i tried not to use network and it works like usual 100-150 Kb/sec, so the question is = >
"what should i do ? i already make a networking connection in my home and
i can't get the normal speed when im using networking, should i modify the
TCP/IP into sumthin ... ???? or what !!! someone plz help me solving the
problem :'("

i really need to dl some anime ... i mean NOW !! onegai....

are you using a router?

[Sour-Do]

Originally Posted by pido

i have a problem when dl-ing anime, im using bittorrent 3.21b, actualy i changed my connection into small networking in my home but when i try to download anime the speed wont get higher, like 0-5 Kb/sec ... even [ZERO]

BUT before i changed my computer into small network it works well its speeds about 100-150 Kb/sec ...

Might you be using Windows XP's internet connection sharing? It sounds like you are using one PC with two ethernet cards as a gateway for the rest of the PCs in your home, right? If so, then the first PC is acting as a basic gateway/router, and the second PC is netmasked.

Or are you using a standalone hardware router?

In either case, what you will need to do is set up port forwarding. More specifically, you will need to set up your router (or PC acting as router) to forward any TCP packets on ports 6881-6889 to the private IP address of your netmasked PC. BitTorrent uses ports 6881-6889 for other netmasked remote clients to connect to your netmasked PC.

Give us some more details on your router (brand/model) or routing PC (what routing software), and I can give you more exact instructions on how to set up forwarding...

-- Sour-Do
AnimeMuyou!

[pido]

ok first i want to tankyu for ur info ....
im gona tell u the spec of my router :

im using SMC7004VWBR router wireless, there are 2 comp connected to router :
1 computer (mine) with wired and
1 notebook with wireless
and yes im using Windows XP pro.

how can i set up for forwarding TCP ?? is it in NAT option ? ok its tell that

"You can configure the Wireless Barricade as a virtual server so that remote users accessing services such as the Web or FTP at your local site via public IP addresses can be automatically redirected to local servers configured with private IP addresses. In other words, depending on the requested service (TCP/UDP port number), the Wireless Barricade redirects the external service request to the appropriate server (located at another internal IP address)."

this written in NAT option (virtual server), and there are columns for :
_________________________________________
Private IP | Service Port | Type
_________________________________________

in Type theres 3 option using TCP, UDP or both, which one ??
should i fill the Service Port using port # '6881-6889 ' ?? and put my computer IP address in the Private IP ??

[Sour-Do]

Originally Posted by pido

this written in NAT option (virtual server), and there are columns for :
_________________________________________
Private IP | Service Port | Type
_________________________________________

in Type theres 3 option using TCP, UDP or both, which one ??
should i fill the Service Port using port # '6881-6889 ' ?? and put my computer IP address in the Private IP ??

Yes, that is correct.

For Private IP, enter the (netmasked) IP address of the PC that you want to use BitTorrent on. The easiest way to obtain a specific PC's IP address is to open a Command Prompt (also known as 'DOS box') and type in 'ipconfig' (no quotes). For your router, I think the private netmasked IP addresses look something like 192.168.xxx.xxx .

For service port: If your router allows you to enter a range of ports, then do so. Otherwise, you will need to add a total of nine entries, one for each of the ports from 6881 to 6889.

For Type, you can select Both. I am almost 100% sure that TCP should be enough, but you can test it to see for yourself.

Good luck!
-- Sour-Do
AnimeMuyou!

[krel]

TCP is needed, not UDP.

[pido]

Arigato gosaimasu.... MINA !!!

u all my idol !!

[pido]

ok i have a little bit problem ...

i already change the setting for NAT, first it works well the speed goes 100-150 K/sec hmmm nice ..., and i was canceled it cuz i have to go.
and i re-dl-ing the file, first it seems good, but after a couple minutes i saw the speed get worse the dl speed decrease dramatically .... "WAKS" wtf is hapening ?????? now its ZERO K/sec :'( [god plz help me !!!]

i click advanced tab info and i see completed columns, all has the same value 88.0%, and my current dl is 88.8%

what should i do now ??

[Flash_Squirrel]

Originally Posted by pido

i click advanced tab info and i see completed columns, all has the same value 88.0%, and my current dl is 88.8%

what should i do now ??

Thats because there is no one with a full file.
As you can see if all the people are at 88,something% you cant download more than that 88,ST%.

Try to ask in the Resharing Request forum if someone kind enough could seed the file for you.

[klaw]

hi there, i'm having the same dl problem.......firewall is off.....using winxp, aztech modem, d-links ethernet card......and my router is a build in one with the aztech modem.....so the settings for the port forwarding page of my router looks like this...... :

Pat Configuration

Add new rule :

ID | Public Port | Private Port | Type | Host IP Address | [Add This Setting]-a button

so wat do i type in the colums provided? public port is the port for 6881 to 6889?
wat a bout the private port?
Host IP address refers to my IP?
and finally.....the ID?
can anyone help?....my dl speed is also very poor......and all of the dl is from Local not Remote.............

[Sour-Do]

Originally Posted by klaw

hi there, i'm having the same dl problem.......firewall is off.....using winxp, aztech modem, d-links ethernet card......and my router is a build in one with the aztech modem.....so the settings for the port forwarding page of my router looks like this...... :

Pat Configuration

Add new rule :

ID | Public Port | Private Port | Type | Host IP Address | [Add This Setting]-a button

so wat do i type in the colums provided? public port is the port for 6881 to 6889?
wat a bout the private port?
Host IP address refers to my IP?
and finally.....the ID?
can anyone help?....my dl speed is also very poor......and all of the dl is from Local not Remote.............

Hi, it looks like you're going to need to add 9 total entries, one for each of the ports from 6881 thru 6889.

- ID: This is just a label, so you can type in whatever you want ("BT 6881 TCP", for example).
- Public Port: 688x (replace the x with 1, 2, 3, ... 9 for each of the nine entries)
- Private Port: 688x (same as public port, since we do not want to change ports going from public to private)
- Type: TCP
- Host IP Address: Put in your PC's private IP address. See a few posts above for how to obtain.

Repeat for all 9 ports from 6881 to 6889.

That's all!
-- Sour-Do
AnimeMuyou!

[klaw]

Originally Posted by Sour-Do

Hi, it looks like you're going to need to add 9 total entries, one for each of the ports from 6881 thru 6889.

- ID: This is just a label, so you can type in whatever you want ("BT 6881 TCP", for example).
- Public Port: 688x (replace the x with 1, 2, 3, ... 9 for each of the nine entries)
- Private Port: 688x (same as public port, since we do not want to change ports going from public to private)
- Type: TCP
- Host IP Address: Put in your PC's private IP address. See a few posts above for how to obtain.

Repeat for all 9 ports from 6881 to 6889.

That's all!
-- Sour-Do
AnimeMuyou!

Just one question......in the ipconfig......there are 3 ip posted like below... :

Ethernet adapter Loacal Connection :

Connection-specific DNS Suffix :
Ip address : 10.0.0.7
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway : 10.0.0.2

so which ip do i use?........and another thing, i read somewhere on the forum, one guy says that instead of using the ip address since the ip is not permanent.......we should use the name of the computer as the ip instead......is that applicable?

klaw

[Sour-Do]

Originally Posted by klaw

Just one question......in the ipconfig......there are 3 ip posted like below... :

Ethernet adapter Loacal Connection :

Connection-specific DNS Suffix :
Ip address : 10.0.0.7
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway : 10.0.0.2

so which ip do i use?........and another thing, i read somewhere on the forum, one guy says that instead of using the ip address since the ip is not permanent.......we should use the name of the computer as the ip instead......is that applicable?

klaw

If you were referring to this post, that guy was me. And this only applies to WinXP's built-in firewall. Your router is not able to resolve your PC's computer name.

As for which IP address to use in your case, it would be 10.0.0.7. And if your computer was dynamically assigned this address by your router's DHCP server function, then I would suggest you manually assign a static IP address within Windows (if you know how), and set the router to forward ports 6881 thru 6889 to that static IP address. However, make sure any address you assign manually is outside of the range that can be assigned by your router dynamically to avoid IP address conflicts.

-- Sour-Do
AnimeMuyou!

[klaw]

Originally Posted by Sour-Do

If you were referring to this post, that guy was me. And this only applies to WinXP's built-in firewall. Your router is not able to resolve your PC's computer name.

As for which IP address to use in your case, it would be 10.0.0.7. And if your computer was dynamically assigned this address by your router's DHCP server function, then I would suggest you manually assign a static IP address within Windows (if you know how), and set the router to forward ports 6881 thru 6889 to that static IP address. However, make sure any address you assign manually is outside of the range that can be assigned by your router dynamically to avoid IP address conflicts.

-- Sour-Do
AnimeMuyou!

i'm not sure how to assign a static ip address within Windows....erm...can u help.....
and yes my computer is dynamically assigened this address.......i think...coz everytime i "ipconfig" the ip stays the same at 10.0.0.7.........and after i added the port from 6881 to 6889, the connected peers are still "Local".......so....can u help?
thanks for putting in ur time...........oh btw.....do i need to go to my "NAT Configuration" to submit it?

klaw

EDIT 1 :
just to inform you....now in the detailed section of connected peers......i'm beginning to received "Remote" users.....so does this means that.....i'm successful in making the connection throught the port of 6881 to 6889?...just wan a confirmation from u gurus........

[Sour-Do]

Originally Posted by klaw

just to inform you....now in the detailed section of connected peers......i'm beginning to received "Remote" users.....so does this means that.....i'm successful in making the connection throught the port of 6881 to 6889?...just wan a confirmation from u gurus........

Congratulations! You've succeeded if you can gradually pick up remote peers. After several minutes, you'll notice that your list of peers will grow and consist mostly of remote users (usually). And most importantly, your download speed will increase.

The only problem with letting your router dynamically assign your PC's IP address is that sometimes it might give your PC an address different than the one you are using right now (10.0.0.7). And if this ever happens, then port-forwarding will no longer work, since your PC may get a slightly different address.

In order to prevent possible future problems, you need to manually assign a static IP address to your PC and set the router to forward the required ports to the new address.

Originally Posted by klaw

i'm not sure how to assign a static ip address within Windows....erm...can u help.....

For Windows XP (other Windows OSes are similar):

Start --> Control Panel --> Network Connections --> Local Area Connection (or whatever network device you're using) --> Internet Protocol

Enter the IP Address you want to use, but it must start with 10.0.0.xxx, where xxx is any number between 3 and 255, but make sure it is outside of the range that your router can assign dynamically/automatically. (I suggest a high number like 201.)

For Subnet Mask and Gateway, enter 255.255.255.0 and 10.0.0.2, just like you got earlier (above when you typed ipconfig).

For Preferred DNS Server, use your router/gateway address: 10.0.0.2 . For most routers, this will work. After the change, if you can not connect to www.yahoo.com (for example), then obtain the DNS addresses from your router configuration pages.

You can leave Alternate DNS Server blank.

Then the last step is to change the router config to forward the ports to the new static IP address that you just manually assigned.

-- Sour-Do
AnimeMuyou!

[Sour-Do]

Originally Posted by The Small One

Why those 9 ports?
BT uses the ports up to 6999, so there are a lot more ports... but actually I don't think that there are much people who are downloading this many files at once. You don't really need to open ports, you won't use anyways.

Yeah, I've noticed that Shadow's client by default is setup to listen on ports 6881 all the way to 6999.

But here's a quote from BT's author's FAQ web page:
"I'm behind a firewall/NAT, can I use BitTorrent?
Yes, but you will get better performance if other peers can connect to you. By default, BitTorrent listens on port 6881, trying incrementially higher ports if it's unable to bind, and gives up after 6889 (the port range is configurable). It's up to you to figure out how to poke a hole in your firewall/NAT."

So that's why I recommend 6881 thru 6889, because BT's author recommends it.

-- Sour-Do
AnimeMuyou!

[klaw]

Originally Posted by Sour-Do

Congratulations! You've succeeded if you can gradually pick up remote peers. After several minutes, you'll notice that your list of peers will grow and consist mostly of remote users (usually). And most importantly, your download speed will increase.

The only problem with letting your router dynamically assign your PC's IP address is that sometimes it might give your PC an address different than the one you are using right now (10.0.0.7). And if this ever happens, then port-forwarding will no longer work, since your PC may get a slightly different address.

In order to prevent possible future problems, you need to manually assign a static IP address to your PC and set the router to forward the required ports to the new address.

For Windows XP (other Windows OSes are similar):

Start --> Control Panel --> Network Connections --> Local Area Connection (or whatever network device you're using) --> Internet Protocol

Enter the IP Address you want to use, but it must start with 10.0.0.xxx, where xxx is any number between 3 and 255, but make sure it is outside of the range that your router can assign dynamically/automatically. (I suggest a high number like 201.)

For Subnet Mask and Gateway, enter 255.255.255.0 and 10.0.0.2, just like you got earlier (above when you typed ipconfig).

For Preferred DNS Server, use your router/gateway address: 10.0.0.2 . For most routers, this will work. After the change, if you can not connect to www.yahoo.com (for example), then obtain the DNS addresses from your router configuration pages.

You can leave Alternate DNS Server blank.

Then the last step is to change the router config to forward the ports to the new static IP address that you just manually assigned.

-- Sour-Do
AnimeMuyou!

well......i tried the method of manually assigning ip address......and it works like a peach!!!!thanks for all the help.........

klaw

[Sour-Do]

Originally Posted by The Small One

But the FAQ is rather old... It's still from the days where BT really only used the ports up to 6889, but I think this behaviour was changed with version 3.x.
However, if someone is for example only downloading at most 4 files at once, it's not necessary to open port greater than 6884.

aa, sou ka

-- Sour-Do
AnimeMuyou!