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Since I'm going to be downloading the Far Cry demo tonight, I've heard one or two mentions of the ol' torrent software. I've had poor experiences with this method but I'm willing to give it another go.
Can you recommend me a good version that is both easy to use and works well. The past programs I've had have been quite pissy and retarded - download speeds of 1-2kbps - 15 max. Unacceptable.
So, what would you recommend then?
Can you recommend me a good version that is both easy to use and works well. The past programs I've had have been quite pissy and retarded - download speeds of 1-2kbps - 15 max. Unacceptable.
So, what would you recommend then?
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Joe Dark wrote:
> You've said to open the ports using the software but how do I open
> them using the software? If I click on 'prefs' it says 'Port Range
> From 6881 to 6999' and it still says I'm behind a firewall and I
> don't even have one, I'm not even using the windows firewall.
Are you behind a Proxy Server? If so then this can have the same effect as being behind a firewall.
> You've said to open the ports using the software but how do I open
> them using the software? If I click on 'prefs' it says 'Port Range
> From 6881 to 6999' and it still says I'm behind a firewall and I
> don't even have one, I'm not even using the windows firewall.
Are you behind a Proxy Server? If so then this can have the same effect as being behind a firewall.
6881 to 6889, the ports it uses
Open up ports in its firewall, then set up a forwarding thing so it knows which computer connected to the router it should be forwarding the data to.
It's accessable in the router configuration.
It's only if you've got something between your computer and the internet (ie a router) that it becomes relevant.
It's accessable in the router configuration.
It's only if you've got something between your computer and the internet (ie a router) that it becomes relevant.
What is it if you do have a router?
In that case port forwarding shouldn't be an issue.
No
Are you using a router Lindgren?
Dr Gonzo wrote:
> It's not the torrent software you need to change. Ports in the range
> listed somewhere else in this thread need to be opened AND FORWARDED
> to the computer you’re trying to download on.
People keep saying to forward them, but dont explain what they mean. What do you mean by forwarding them?
> It's not the torrent software you need to change. Ports in the range
> listed somewhere else in this thread need to be opened AND FORWARDED
> to the computer you’re trying to download on.
People keep saying to forward them, but dont explain what they mean. What do you mean by forwarding them?
Oh, the other thing, give the torrent a bit of time. You might start downloading slowly, but soon you'll have enough to start uploading at a decient rate and then the download speed will grow rapidly.
It's not the torrent software you need to change. Ports in the range listed somewhere else in this thread need to be opened AND FORWARDED to the computer you’re trying to download on. Are you using a router? That'll mean you need to forward them. Are the ports closed by the ISP? Are you sure there isn't a firewall built into something you're not aware of?
It could just be a coincidence and you keep finding dodgy torrents, but it really does sound like this is your problem.
It could just be a coincidence and you keep finding dodgy torrents, but it really does sound like this is your problem.
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