Router Configuration

Don Vito · #1 04-05-2006, 06:26 PM

A lot of people have adopted BitTorrent as the tool of choice to download movies and TV shows. However, if you are using a network router you might be facing painfully slow downloads (of around 10Kbps) because of a network configuration not properly set. Some think it’s a client thing and switch from one to another with no results.

The real problem is that some ports on your router are blocked by default and the solution is to open them up. Users find this out the hard way, because lots of FAQ lists out there don’t give enough detail to solve this issue. These simple but useful tips will increase download throughput from 10 to ~240 Kbps.

NOTE: The specific example below considers a Linksys router, but this should work for any other manufacturers' configuration including: D-Link, Netgear, etc. Linksys router, used as an example, is the Wireless-G WRT54G. Other models might have a slight different user interface, but should be very similar.

1) Open a web browser window and type your Default Gateway IP number in the address bar. It should be 192.168.1.1 in most cases, for Linksys, other manufacturers may vary, check the manual or the website for the manufacturer.

2) For Linksys, for example, to login to the router, leave username blank and type admin for the password (unless you have changed it before which is always advisable, for security).

3) Find the section that says Port Range Forwarding or similar

4) Add in the port range that you have set your BT client to use for Torrent files

5) Make sure you check both protocol boxes TCP and UDP as well as the Enable setting.

6) Have the forward address set as your internal IP address 192.168.1.72 in our case. To find yours, go to Start -> Run and type in cmd.

This will open a DOS window. Type the command IPCONFIG and look for your ‘IP Address’.

7) Confirm and submit all the changes and that will probably work.

H Tarar · #2 04-05-2006, 10:26 PM

great1 akka. this will surely help new users

#3 04-06-2006, 02:58 AM

thanks man this will help us.

sharmaarunesh · #4 04-06-2006, 05:47 AM

yes ammar, gr8 going bro ,
should help the newbies on dc !!

But i must also say that there is much more
scope for more info !

arps · #5 04-06-2006, 06:55 AM

but i`m using airtel
and there is no option of port forwarding in my modem.
does anyone know?

regards

jalanbk · #6 04-06-2006, 07:29 AM

I hope you using Beetel 220 BX modem if yes then instead of 192.168.1.1 in web browser use this address..
http://192.168.1.1/main.html

then in right side menu go to
Advanced setup->NAt-> virtual server..

There you can do port forwarding ..

jalanbk · #7 04-06-2006, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharmaarunesh

yes ammar, gr8 going bro ,

should help the newbies on dc !!

But i must also say that there is much more

scope for more info !

Definately there is more scope for information but only if we you have different modem and most of the modem configuration is available ate www.portforwarding.com and if your's configuration is not available there giver us the modem detail(model/manufacture) we will provide you the details.

kamla_desi · #8 08-31-2006, 01:25 PM

Nice ...

But people for are port forwarding SHOULD make sure they have a static IP address,
if they have a danamic IP address they eill ahve port forward evey time the ip changes..

to set you comp for a static IP go here...Link

Later

H Tarar · #9 08-31-2006, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamla_desi

Nice ...

But people for are port forwarding SHOULD make sure they have a static IP address,
if they have a danamic IP address they eill ahve port forward evey time the ip changes..

to set you comp for a static IP go here...Link

Later

the internal ip of the pc doesnt change and u dont need to get a static ip for it coz the router forwards everything to that ip

bad_boy_junaid · #10 08-31-2006, 03:00 PM

exellent post...thanks fo' sharin..

kamla_desi · #11 08-31-2006, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H Tarar

the internal ip of the pc doesnt change and u dont need to get a static ip for it coz the router forwards everything to that ip

Correct... I guess that was brain fart....

adileo_f_anis · #12 08-31-2006, 08:13 PM

I remember reading this guide from the EDIT. Not link not needed here

Simplicity · #13 08-31-2006, 08:42 PM

thanxx for the guide

divith18 · #14 11-10-2006, 04:33 PM

thak you very much

Virus123 · #15 11-27-2006, 09:47 AM

man...m not getting that option of port forwarding..i enterd my gateway ip in the adress bar..after that wat 2 DO........

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