Messing around with Port Forwarding..

Fire2box · 31-10-2008

Well after only downloading at pretty slow speed on BitTorrent sometimes I decided to finally get around to the whole port forwarding or port opening things on my router to MY computer only.

So I enter the Ports that I guess BitTorrent and other programs like that use, (6881-6889). Then it asks me to enter Protocol timeout the problem is I have no idea what to type in here! Here's a picture of what I am working with...

I am trying to find out what goes into the boxes in the red circle, I see that it says 86400 for TCP and 600 for UDP but I tried both by themselves and it still wouldn't take it. So yeah I am at a major loss right now. <_>

Thanks for the help in Advance.

T00L · 31-10-2008

Just leave them blank

Fire2box · 31-10-2008

Well that did work but my torrent downloads showed no improvement. I guess those ports were already opened.

Martin · 31-10-2008

It doesn't have to show immediately.

Try Open Port Check Tool and fill in a port in the port range.

mm3 · 31-10-2008

Before I begin -- I lol'd when I saw AT&T's logo in the logo space (Homeportal 1000HG eh?). I'm sure all ISPs do it, it just makes me shake my head...
Bah, nevermind me... anyway.

So wait, you're using your ISP's given modem/router? Or do you have a router on top of your modem? Because if the latter is the case, then you're configuring the wrong device.

Assuming that the latter isn't true, and that you're configuring a modem/router hybrid from your ISP (a la Verizon), then you need to make sure of the following:

-Your computer is set to receive a Static IP address from your router/modem (hybrid?)
-You need to put the port a third time into Map to Host, this is essentially what it sounds like, a "map" that leads back to your computer.
-Your firewalls are allowing those specific ports through.

If you do not have a static IP address assigned to your computer from your router's DCHP, I can either walk you through it here or you can IM me if you like (see profile).

Fire2box · 31-10-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mm3

Before I begin -- I lol'd when I saw AT&T's logo in the logo space (Homeportal 1000HG eh?). I'm sure all ISPs do it, it just makes me shake my head...
Bah, nevermind me... anyway.

So wait, you're using your ISP's given modem/router? Or do you have a router on top of your modem? Because if the latter is the case, then you're configuring the wrong device.

Assuming that the latter isn't true, and that you're configuring a modem/router hybrid from your ISP (a la Verizon), then you need to make sure of the following:

-Your computer is set to receive a Static IP address from your router/modem (hybrid?)
-You need to put the port a third time into Map to Host, this is essentially what it sounds like, a "map" that leads back to your computer.
-Your firewalls are allowing those specific ports through.

If you do not have a static IP address assigned to your computer from your router's DCHP, I can either walk you through it here or you can IM me if you like (see profile).

I use the router given to me by AT&T since it covers the whole house with a Wi-Fi blanket at 2.4ghz wireless B/G. Anyways it seams I opened my ports from this router on only my computer and not my home network. All I am trying to do is get Torrents to download fast even if by a little bit.

mm3 · 31-10-2008

AT&T is a DSL service, yes? Not downing on your ISP, but DSL isn't the fasting of connection methods.

Be sure to check your torrent client to see if it is set to change port on startup. If it is, be sure to disable that and set an appropriate port. Also note that your ISP might block incoming connections on those ports, you never know. Make sure that your PC has a static IP address, so that the forwarding sticks to your computer even after a reboot (which thus changes your DHCP-assigned address).

Fire2box · 01-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mm3

AT&T is a DSL service, yes? Not downing on your ISP, but DSL isn't the fasting of connection methods.

Be sure to check your torrent client to see if it is set to change port on startup. If it is, be sure to disable that and set an appropriate port. Also note that your ISP might block incoming connections on those ports, you never know. Make sure that your PC has a static IP address, so that the forwarding sticks to your computer even after a reboot (which thus changes your DHCP-assigned address).

It is indeed DSL and my dad pays for it while I manage the network. Anyways the only non DSL option here is with Comcast and they want about 60 dollars per month for non-cable customers. Pretty much it was AT&T DSL or dial-up. There's no fiber optical lines here yet.

Sawaa · 01-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mm3

..but DSL isn't the fasting of connection methods. .

My 22Mbit DSL begs to differ. Wheres your cable-god, now?

chevre · 01-11-2008

1) Make sure that your Torrent client is set to report your public IP.
2) Opening ports won't necessarily increase your torrent download speeds. It just gives you more peers to cheese from. Basically:

Connectable peers can connect to connectable peers.
Unconnectable peers and Connectable peers can connect to each other.
Unconnectable peers cannot connect to other unconnectable peers.

31-10-2008	#1 (permalink)
Fire2box Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockton, California Age: 21 Posts: 2,184 Threads: 21 Gallery Uploads: 10 Wiki Edits: 2 Blog Entries: 4	Messing around with Port Forwarding.. Well after only downloading at pretty slow speed on BitTorrent sometimes I decided to finally get around to the whole port forwarding or port opening things on my router to MY computer only. So I enter the Ports that I guess BitTorrent and other programs like that use, (6881-6889). Then it asks me to enter Protocol timeout the problem is I have no idea what to type in here! Here's a picture of what I am working with... I am trying to find out what goes into the boxes in the red circle, I see that it says 86400 for TCP and 600 for UDP but I tried both by themselves and it still wouldn't take it. So yeah I am at a major loss right now. <_> Thanks for the help in Advance.

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T00L Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Age: 23 Posts: 163 Threads: 5 Reputation: 9	Just leave them blank

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Fire2box Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockton, California Age: 21 Posts: 2,184 Threads: 21 Gallery Uploads: 10 Wiki Edits: 2 Blog Entries: 4	Well that did work but my torrent downloads showed no improvement. I guess those ports were already opened.

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Martin What's up doc? Historical Donor Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Netherlands Age: 17 Posts: 2,198 Threads: 40 Gallery Uploads: 127 Wiki Edits: 93 Blog Entries: 28	It doesn't have to show immediately. Try Open Port Check Tool and fill in a port in the port range.

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mm3 Metal Militia Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,011 Threads: 62 Gallery Uploads: 3 Wiki Edits: 3	Before I begin -- I lol'd when I saw AT&T's logo in the logo space (Homeportal 1000HG eh?). I'm sure all ISPs do it, it just makes me shake my head... Bah, nevermind me... anyway. So wait, you're using your ISP's given modem/router? Or do you have a router on top of your modem? Because if the latter is the case, then you're configuring the wrong device. Assuming that the latter isn't true, and that you're configuring a modem/router hybrid from your ISP (a la Verizon), then you need to make sure of the following: -Your computer is set to receive a Static IP address from your router/modem (hybrid?) -You need to put the port a third time into Map to Host, this is essentially what it sounds like, a "map" that leads back to your computer. -Your firewalls are allowing those specific ports through. If you do not have a static IP address assigned to your computer from your router's DCHP, I can either walk you through it here or you can IM me if you like (see profile).

31-10-2008	#7 (permalink)
mm3 Metal Militia Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,011 Threads: 62 Gallery Uploads: 3 Wiki Edits: 3	AT&T is a DSL service, yes? Not downing on your ISP, but DSL isn't the fasting of connection methods. Be sure to check your torrent client to see if it is set to change port on startup. If it is, be sure to disable that and set an appropriate port. Also note that your ISP might block incoming connections on those ports, you never know. Make sure that your PC has a static IP address, so that the forwarding sticks to your computer even after a reboot (which thus changes your DHCP-assigned address).

01-11-2008	#10 (permalink)
chevre Not your typical kid Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Age: 24 Posts: 941 Threads: 25 Wiki Edits: 37	1) Make sure that your Torrent client is set to report your public IP. 2) Opening ports won't necessarily increase your torrent download speeds. It just gives you more peers to cheese from. Basically: Connectable peers can connect to connectable peers. Unconnectable peers and Connectable peers can connect to each other. Unconnectable peers cannot connect to other unconnectable peers.