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kebo · 01-07-2005, 10:24 AM

I have a Linksys router and need to configure it to download torrents. Something about opening port 6881??? I have done it before but can't remember how. Any help?
thanks
kevin

cyrnel · 01-07-2005, 10:37 AM

Browse to your router's address.
Click the advanced tab. (top right)
Click the forwarding tab.

kebo · 01-07-2005, 10:44 AM

uhh...I don't have a forwarding tab anywhere that I can find

cyrnel · 01-07-2005, 10:47 AM

Not in the advanced section? You do have an advanced tab, no?

What model & firmware version are you using? Firmware version is shown in the Status tab.

kebo · 01-07-2005, 10:52 AM

model # BEFSR41
firmware 1.04.17, Nov 26 2003

I do have an a Advanced Routing tab in the Setup tab, but cannot find a forwarding tab or setting anywhere
kevin

cyrnel · 01-07-2005, 10:59 AM

Current version is 1.05.00. I don't remember the arrangement of earlier versions. Forwarding should be there, but if you're going to be using P2P you should start by updating the firmware anyway. They've fixed quite a few bugs that affected security and the maximum number of connections. P2P clients use lots of connections.

The download page is here:

http://www.linksys.com/download/firmware.asp?fwid=183

If you've configured anything interesting it's helpful to write down your settings before the upgrade.

kebo · 01-07-2005, 11:22 AM

cool....i've updated the firmware. I have also setup Port forwarding for 6881 using TCP protocol. Still have NAT errors using Azureus
kevin

kebo · 01-07-2005, 11:25 AM

Got it.....I had to forward to the correct IP.....thanks for the help cyrnel
now just need to find torrent sites that are still up!
kevin

bendsley · 01-07-2005, 01:50 PM

I would tell you to change your ports, because many ISPs block 6881-6889 by default. Remember though, with BT you need to forward a range of ports because each torrent uses a port.

Use something like 10500-10510. Most bittorrent clients allow you to change your port within the program. If it doesn't, then you should use another BT client. I suggest Azureus found at http://azureus.sourceforge.net.

01-07-2005, 10:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
kebo Tilted Location: reno,nv	I need NAT help -its fixed I have a Linksys router and need to configure it to download torrents. Something about opening port 6881??? I have done it before but can't remember how. Any help? thanks kevin Last edited by kebo; 01-07-2005 at 12:55 PM..

01-07-2005, 01:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
bendsley Professional Loafer Location: texas	I would tell you to change your ports, because many ISPs block 6881-6889 by default. Remember though, with BT you need to forward a range of ports because each torrent uses a port. Use something like 10500-10510. Most bittorrent clients allow you to change your port within the program. If it doesn't, then you should use another BT client. I suggest Azureus found at http://azureus.sourceforge.net. __________________ "You hear the one about the fella who died, went to the pearly gates? St. Peter let him in. Sees a guy in a suit making a closing argument. Says, "Who's that?" St. Peter says, "Oh, that's God. Thinks he's Denny Crane."

01-07-2005, 10:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
cyrnel Adequate Location: In my angry-dome.	Browse to your router's address. Click the advanced tab. (top right) Click the forwarding tab.

01-07-2005, 10:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
kebo Tilted Location: reno,nv	uhh...I don't have a forwarding tab anywhere that I can find

01-07-2005, 10:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
cyrnel Adequate Location: In my angry-dome.	Not in the advanced section? You do have an advanced tab, no? What model & firmware version are you using? Firmware version is shown in the Status tab.

01-07-2005, 10:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
kebo Tilted Location: reno,nv	model # BEFSR41 firmware 1.04.17, Nov 26 2003 I do have an a Advanced Routing tab in the Setup tab, but cannot find a forwarding tab or setting anywhere kevin

01-07-2005, 10:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
cyrnel Adequate Location: In my angry-dome.	Current version is 1.05.00. I don't remember the arrangement of earlier versions. Forwarding should be there, but if you're going to be using P2P you should start by updating the firmware anyway. They've fixed quite a few bugs that affected security and the maximum number of connections. P2P clients use lots of connections. The download page is here: http://www.linksys.com/download/firmware.asp?fwid=183 If you've configured anything interesting it's helpful to write down your settings before the upgrade.

01-07-2005, 11:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
kebo Tilted Location: reno,nv	cool....i've updated the firmware. I have also setup Port forwarding for 6881 using TCP protocol. Still have NAT errors using Azureus kevin

01-07-2005, 11:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
kebo Tilted Location: reno,nv	Got it.....I had to forward to the correct IP.....thanks for the help cyrnel now just need to find torrent sites that are still up! kevin