Torrents and Port Forwarding Guide

Here is a guide than explains the principles on Port Forwarding. The guide contains an example of how to port forward using the popular UT-300R2U router provided by BSNL.

p/s. Let me clarify this a bit. This thread is not about - how to port forward with a specific modem although this guide gives the example of UT300R2U.

Rather this guide is to explain the concepts.

you are really a nice man bhai...

cheers
aadi

Thanks. This guide was already posted earlier in the BSNL forum. I made a copy here.

grr8 tutorial man, you made my day !!!

thanks

best regards,
Spectre

Originally Posted by Spectre

grr8 tutorial man, you made my day !!!

thanks

best regards,
Spectre

Thanks, man. You are most welcome.

Originally Posted by just4kix

Here is a guide than explains the principles on Port Forwarding. The guide contains an example of how to port forward using the popular UT-300R2U router provided by BSNL.

Hi
Am new to BB.... Got the connection few months back
Am using Home 500C. Modem: UT-300R2U
The screen that appears to me (when i logged on to 192.168.1.1) is different from the one appears in the attached document. There is no "Virtual Server" tab or link in the "Advanced Setup" link....

Please guide me.

Nice Trick My Boy
God Bless You
:taz:
:19:

Originally Posted by tushar18

Nice Trick My Boy
God Bless You

Thanks. But then why are you bashing me with this

:19:

Just kidding. Cheers.

Originally Posted by dc_vinoth

Hi
Am new to BB.... Got the connection few months back
Am using Home 500C. Modem: UT-300R2U
The screen that appears to me (when i logged on to 192.168.1.1) is different from the one appears in the attached document. There is no "Virtual Server" tab or link in the "Advanced Setup" link....

Please guide me.

You are having the same router but with different firmware. BSNL has disabled "Virtual server" option in this firmware.

You can do the following:

a) Configure modem in bridge mode. All ports will be forwarded.
OR
b) You can set static TCP/IP settings on your computer and then put this IP address in the DMZ.

Originally Posted by just4kix

You are having the same router but with different firmware. BSNL has disabled "Virtual server" option in this firmware.

You can do the following:

a) Configure modem in bridge mode. All ports will be forwarded.
OR
b) You can set static TCP/IP settings on your computer and then put this IP address in the DMZ.

Well... Hmmm... How to configure modem in bridge mode... Is that safe to have all the ports forwarded.?!?!?

In both the above options, all ports are forwarded. It is not safe to forward ports but you can prevent mishaps by having a good firewall such as Peer Guardian. Also have a good AV software that is properly updated.

Really, really great guide. But with things this complicated, and if you're a newbie, I'd suggest you talk to professionals.

I have a Tata Indicom connection(384 Kbps) with DSine:32: router... How do I do port forwarding with this? I am using BitComet 1.04... Please help..:helpsmilie:

does'nt help me..im still not able to forward my ports! tried almost everything possible
Please help me!

Originally Posted by nakasht2

I have a Tata Indicom connection(384 Kbps) with DSine:32: router... How do I do port forwarding with this? I am using BitComet 1.04... Please help..:helpsmilie:

Originally Posted by umang26

does'nt help me..im still not able to forward my ports! tried almost everything possible
Please help me!

First you must be able to access the router. In some cases, router is common for a buliding and then we cannot access it web configuration.

If virtual server option is not available, use NAT-DMZ option. Or you can switch to bridge mode.

I use Vuze (Azureus) for torrent downloading....
I get speeds around 27 ~ 35 KB/sec (BSNL 750 UL+) for torrent downloading.
I dint do any port forwarding.....
Do I need to do port forwarding ?

You must be in bridge mode. In bridge mode, there is not need to port forward as all ports are automatically forwarded.

Ok.....

Originally Posted by just4kix

First you must be able to access the router. In some cases, router is common for a buliding and then we cannot access it web configuration.

If virtual server option is not available, use NAT-DMZ option. Or you can switch to bridge mode.

i have already said that i have tried everything possible..which includes
bridge mode, NAT-DMZ option, Virtual Server option
though im not sure about the virtual server option. i dont know what i should have put there..but according to ur guide, it doesnt work..
and as far as bridge mode is concerned..i bridge mode, utorrent worked fine but i have another file shairing software called dc++ in which it still didnt work(which means ports wernt still forwarded).
Any new opinions on how to port forward?

@umang26, tell me your modem make and model number. Also explain the modem setup. Do you have only one modem or modem+wi-fi router, etc.

Hi im using BSNL Home 500 C plan. im using Bitcomet P2P for downloading movies.Im hardly getting the exceptional download speed as indicated by others. I hardly get in the range of 40-50 KBps (i also dint u'stand wat this KBps and kbps as BSNL is suggesting a speed of 2Mbps)My friend uses the same plan and same torrent.But he gets downloads close to 200KBps through out the day including the congested hours(2-8). Thers a lot of wires jammed up near my system, will relocating the system somewhere provide any solution, it may sound silly buit i just want to know wat should i do to step up the speed.

Originally Posted by just4kix

Thanks. But then why are you bashing me with this

Just kidding. Cheers.



You are having the same router but with different firmware. BSNL has disabled "Virtual server" option in this firmware.

You can do the following:

a) Configure modem in bridge mode. All ports will be forwarded.
OR
b) You can set static TCP/IP settings on your computer and then put this IP address in the DMZ.

Ok, I have assigned a static IP but can you please explain what a DMZ is ?

Originally Posted by mcenley

Ok, I have assigned a static IP but can you please explain what a DMZ is ?

Have you not read the guide? I have explained DMZ in the guide.

Originally Posted by just4kix

Have you not read the guide? I have explained DMZ in the guide.

I have read the guide.
However, I don't know router's address. It's not a private router but a public one.

frndz as i m new here...i don't know exactly....wat happened...

when i was to open some files here...about torrent....it tells

''menazsheik, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.''



what does it actually mean

Originally Posted by mcenley

I have read the guide.
However, I don't know router's address. It's not a private router but a public one.

Public router's cannot be accessed. They are protected just as would protect your home router.

Originally Posted by menazsheik

frndz as i m new here...i don't know exactly....wat happened...

when i was to open some files here...about torrent....it tells

''menazsheik, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.''



what does it actually mean

Can you please retry? There may a temporary issue since you are new and your account may not be validated.

For me also the NAT or VS option is missing.
I am having Tata Indicom connection and have Telenet TNDSL 2120 router that seems to have advance version of software. Can any one tell me how to change the software of the router.
Please help me........

Originally Posted by rajtech_19

For me also the NAT or VS option is missing.
I am having Tata Indicom connection and have Telenet TNDSL 2120 router that seems to have advance version of software. Can any one tell me how to change the software of the router.
Please help me........

The word 'guide' in this title is a misnomer. I realized it later after posting.

This is not a guide or tutorial - it is more a document that explains the concepts. At the end of the document, there is just an example.

I received many posts and PMs after this thread on how to PF in their router. To all those people, I sincerely request, please visit PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall.

I wrote this document because many people still struggle to port forward. This is because underlying principles are not understood. My aim was make these principles understood.

Thanks man!!

Kindly provide me with configuration details for ZXDSL 831 AII model.

I have a Airtel broadband connection and i need to port forward for Vuze. I tried doing it but my modem stopped working. I had to to reconfigure it from the airtel online activation page. The modem is Beetel 220BX1. Need urgent help. Thnx in advance.

@just4kix,

Pretty good and informative guide. Thanks!


Regards,

Praveen

I use an MTNL broad band connection with 2 Mb/s unlimited download.
From what i could gather from MNTL's info page on its site i use UTStarcom UT-300R2 modem.
Now the information on portforward.com for this specific router does not match whats on 192.168.1.1

Question:
1.How do i set up a Static IP address and do i need one ?
2.Do i need a static IP address for setting up port forwarding for my p2p ?
3.How do i set up port forwarding for Vuze ?

I've been trying to work this thing out for 3 whole days now,with very little sleep.Its really frustrating.Please help.
And if you could elaborate with some visual help that would be worth a lot more.Thank you.

How do u connect to the internet? Do u dial out the connection by yourself or do u switch on the modem and let the modem dial out the connection?

I switch the modem on well its connected to a electric power socket which i turn on and use away.
Funny,My basic concern was why my p2p in this case Vuze got a very low download speed.I know it depends heavily on seeders but the health of the torrent,the smiley was always Yellow (mediocre:not good not bad)
I did everything i could find on this forum and on other sites like portforward.com to make things right.
I clicked on the option box for UPnP and disabled it under options on Vuze.Now I have a green smiley.

Somehow everything worked out.
But i have some questions on MTNL and p2p softwares like the one I'm using Vuze.

Do create a separate thread for the same and we all will try to answer it to our best !!

Originally Posted by just4kix

b) You can set static TCP/IP settings on your computer and then put this IP address in the DMZ.

my first post.

first of all..this is a brilliant forum! kudos to all you guys who try to make life simpler for us! bless you!


now coming to your post - i have read your guides. either i am missing something obvious, but how do i put my static ip address in the DMZ?

also, if site says this -

"*OUR TRACKER USES PORT 2710, SO FORWARD THAT PORT TOO INORDER TO DOWNLOAD"

what do i do?

cheers!
sai

When I meant "static ip address", I meant the address that you assign manually to your PC in TCP/IP properties (Ref: How to set TCP/IP settings).

This TCP/IP address can now be forwarded - either in Virtual Server or in NAT/DMZ.

To put the ip address in DMZ, click on the NAT/DMZ option. It will ask for IP address of the computer that will be put in DMZ. Enter the address. Click on 'Apply'. Do not forget to "Save and Reboot".

all the articles r vary informative
thanksssssssss

i am using Dlink 2640T on PPPoe mode, i am having low speeds on utorrent,
can anyone guide me to how to do port forwarding as i am not able to download movies due to low speed

i googled it down and found a link on how to do port forwarding
Port Forwarding for the Dlink DSL-2640T
is this the right way to do port forwarding

i cant understand

Originally Posted by nithin.yes

i cant understand

What is it that you don't understand? I will be glad to explain and perhaps improve the guide.

Please try portforward.com and select your modem. I am a satisfied user of the information provided here.

@nithin.yes

probably you want info about this.

how can i downlad fast in u torrentz

confirm.

Could you not get help in other threads started/visited by you on same subject ?

short sms type messages will not get proper response here.
Say clearly what you want/need
What you tried
and where you are stuck.
Give details of modem applications etc.

thanx man

i'm trying 2 set up ftp domain poiniting to my dynamic wan ip(using No-ip Duc)..but whenever i log on to ftp domain it logs on to my router not on server (my pc)..i suspect problem with port forwarding..i'm using 300R2U modem on BSNL connection..

of course it is!for your modem i think you have to use the modem in DMZ mode but this will mean all net traffic will be coming directly to your PC on all ports so install a good firewall before doing this.

You dont know wht great service u have done! God bless Ya!

Thanks, Udayan.

thanks............................................ ........................

First of all I'll provide a few details and then explain the problem.

Internet: BSNL Broadband
Plan: Home 1350 UL
Bandwidth: 512 kbps
Modem: Nokia Siemens Residential Router 1600

The problem: Earlier I used a Type 1 modem and although I downloaded movies using Bit Torrent, I never bothered to learn much about torrents as I was getting a dl speed of 50-70 KBps. However, recently I switched to this new modem because I need wireless connection for my laptop. Since then I've been facing a dl speed problem.

--Firstly, I get this warning on U/Bit Torrent: Not Connectable. A Firewall/Router is limiting your network traffic. You need to open up a port. Sometimes, the light is green, sometimes it's yellow, and sometimes it's red.

--Secondly, the green/yellow/red lights don't determine the speed. The speed is its usual self under green/yellow/red lights. And it becomes very low even under green light.

--Thirdly, I made sure that this not happening for a particular torrent. So, I'm getting a 50-70 KBps speed on one torrent and 5-6 KBps speed on another(with 25-30 seeds). I have no clue as to why the speed is differing.

--Fourthly, I have already read a number of guides for port forwarding, but they usually explain it for different modems. I am completely lost and totally beat.

--Fifthly, I've searched the internet for the modem I'm using(Nokia Siemens Residential Router 1600) and came up with nothing. I hope I'm stating the model name correctly because that's what it says on the box. I've tried a number of forums and most of them talk about Nokia Siemens C 2110.

--Lastly, I'm really confused and need help. I'll be obliged if someone can point me in the right direction. Thank you.

Try portforward.com

Port Forwarding BitTorrent on the Nokia Siemens C2110

I tried it but I can't see any of those options for my DSL Router. Perhaps my modem being Nokia Siemens 1600, there are some changes. Also, I must add one thing: The speed for torrents is varying. Sometimes it's normal that is 50-70 KBps, and at other times it's 5-6 or 10-12 KBps.

Torrent speed depends on a lot of factors. Mainly on seeds and their speed. If you are getting 50 -70 occasionally, your connection is good.

But, earlier I got 50-70 all the time, and not just occasionally.

And with 15-20 seeds what speed should I expect? I was getting 5-9 KBps.

Originally Posted by exubkav

But, earlier I got 50-70 all the time, and not just occasionally.

And with 15-20 seeds what speed should I expect? I was getting 5-9 KBps.

Please mention your ISP plan name/speed. Check whether port is properly forwarded.

its great. thanx for such nice information.

useful guide j4k

Originally Posted by ssrbt

its great. thanx for such nice information.

Originally Posted by imrock

useful guide j4k

Thanks, ssrbt and imrock.

guys can you help me out with my problem....

HI guys!!

first of thanx for such a nice forum !!! i recently came across this and the site is really useful...

now my coming to my problem...

my router is UT300R2U

my net connection is BSNL HOME 500C... i was manually dialing my broadband connection each time to get the internet connection in my laptop..

I was using BitTorrent client for downloads... i was having very good download speeds of 200+kbps...


But i got a problem recently...

I had problem with the manual dialling for internet connection.. each time there was some problem and i had dial many times(for 15~20 minutes) before connecting to internet. also the internet connection got cut sometimes...

this problem was there for 2 months.. after this a BSNL jto came recently and changed some router settings...

NOW, the problem is solved... now the internet connection starts automatically after i switch on the router...

BUT THE PROBLEM NOW IS I AM GETTING REDUCED SPEEDS IN MY Bit TORRENT.

there is a YELLOW WARNING ICON at the bottom of the torrent saying that "NO INCOMING CONNECTIONS"


i tried doing things mentioned in this thread.. but still im not able to solve my problem...

my router page is not having any VIRTUAL SERVER tab as told in this thread..

the router pagee has only options like>>>
Device Info
Summary
WAN
Statistics
Route
ARP
DHCP
Advanced Setup
Diagnostics
Management


So PLZ HELP ME OUT GUYS!!!

How do i change my port forward settings??

How CAN I GET BACK FULL SPPED IN TORRENTS??

What should i do now??

try this software
https://secure.portforward.com/store/pfconfig.cgi

but i prefer to do it manually.