Bit Torrent Question

ChIcKeN_HaWk · 12-07-2003, 11:27 AM

I have a friedn who is downloading the same file I am, the file being about 700mb or so, he is downloading the file around 100/kbps while I have never been able to download over 15/kbps. Both of us have similar systems and bandwith. I am using a software firewall (Blackice) but he is not. Does anyone have any help for me or maybe some good suggestions?

spigidygak · 12-07-2003, 11:30 AM

you'll need to open up some of the ports that torrent uses to get the higher speeds.

hapoo · 12-07-2003, 11:39 AM

Bittorrent downloads in proportion to what you upload, if you arn't uploading for some reason, you won't download either.

ChIcKeN_HaWk · 12-07-2003, 12:59 PM

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you'll need to open up some of the ports that torrent uses to get the higher speeds

Not sure what you mean by opening ports?

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Bittorrent downloads in proportion to what you upload, if you arn't uploading for some reason, you won't download either.

Funny cause I'm uploading with a share rating around 3.0 or so, speeds are pretty low there too but faster than downloading.

hapoo · 12-07-2003, 01:13 PM

another thing, if you have dsl, or similar connection where the upload is capped, what often happens is that you upload to your max limit, and don't leave any room for sending out requests for download. Try capping your upload to a couple K below your cap.

ChIcKeN_HaWk · 12-10-2003, 06:17 PM

Getting a new router with built in Nat/Firewall protection made by Netgear model RP614NA. A friend turned me on to this one because apprently it is pretty user friendly as I am not a network friendly guy but I'm curious will this help my problem? He said I should be able to open all my ports with the software that comes with this router, anyone have any experience with this router?

eSDee · 12-14-2003, 11:38 PM

Can anyone give me a better understanding of how this is better than p2p sharing? What about security wise? Can you be tracked just like in Napster?

revil · 12-15-2003, 12:02 AM

bit torrent is wide open. everyone can see your ip. I've heard that the mpaa is watching some popular trackers for movies and some people have already gotten letters from them.

hapoo · 12-15-2003, 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by eSDeeLoco
Can anyone give me a better understanding of how this is better than p2p sharing? What about security wise? Can you be tracked just like in Napster?

the whole point is that there are no leachers. Everyone who downloads uploads as well.

ChIcKeN_HaWk · 12-15-2003, 03:37 PM

I know you can settup behind a anonomous server but your limited to there bandwidth or so I'm told anyways. Haven't really played with it all that much.

12-07-2003, 11:27 AM	#1
ChIcKeN_HaWk Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Phoenix Posts: 348	Bit Torrent Question I have a friedn who is downloading the same file I am, the file being about 700mb or so, he is downloading the file around 100/kbps while I have never been able to download over 15/kbps. Both of us have similar systems and bandwith. I am using a software firewall (Blackice) but he is not. Does anyone have any help for me or maybe some good suggestions? __________________ "Don't nobody go in the bathroom for about 35, 45 minutes. Somebody open a window."

12-07-2003, 11:30 AM	#2
spigidygak Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: Redlands & San Diego, CA. Posts: 5,882	you'll need to open up some of the ports that torrent uses to get the higher speeds. __________________

12-07-2003, 11:39 AM	#3
hapoo Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield USA Posts: 9,276	Bittorrent downloads in proportion to what you upload, if you arn't uploading for some reason, you won't download either. __________________

12-14-2003, 11:38 PM	#7
eSDee Old Skooler Numba 1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Diego Posts: 10,063	Can anyone give me a better understanding of how this is better than p2p sharing? What about security wise? Can you be tracked just like in Napster? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 days ~ Willie Nelson 3 days I dread to see arrive 3 days I hate to be alive 3 days filled with tears and sorrow yesterday today and tomorrow

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12-07-2003, 01:13 PM	#5
hapoo Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield USA Posts: 9,276	another thing, if you have dsl, or similar connection where the upload is capped, what often happens is that you upload to your max limit, and don't leave any room for sending out requests for download. Try capping your upload to a couple K below your cap.

12-10-2003, 06:17 PM	#6
ChIcKeN_HaWk Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Phoenix Posts: 348	Getting a new router with built in Nat/Firewall protection made by Netgear model RP614NA. A friend turned me on to this one because apprently it is pretty user friendly as I am not a network friendly guy but I'm curious will this help my problem? He said I should be able to open all my ports with the software that comes with this router, anyone have any experience with this router?

12-15-2003, 12:02 AM	#8
revil shibuya girl Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,851	bit torrent is wide open. everyone can see your ip. I've heard that the mpaa is watching some popular trackers for movies and some people have already gotten letters from them.

12-15-2003, 03:37 PM	#10
ChIcKeN_HaWk Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Phoenix Posts: 348	I know you can settup behind a anonomous server but your limited to there bandwidth or so I'm told anyways. Haven't really played with it all that much.

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