Optimize for Limewire: router vs modem
 

I'm using LimeWire 4.0.8 for my PC with Windows 98SE. I'm currently using (budget) ADSL router (D-Link DSL-500G for single PC) for my connection (512/256Kbps).

For the case, is ADSL router or ADSL modem provide faster downloading and uploading using LimeWire? (let's ignore the manufacturer/model factors of equipments but focus on the difference with router vs modem etc.) Please explain the reasons...

Thanks for any answer.

router vs modem
 

Assuming I understand your question. You want to know which offers better download performance a router or a modem?


Answer: It doesn't matter.

Why? Because your download speed is limited by the person you're downloading the file from.


Therefore if you have a T3 = 45Mbps connection and the person you are transferring data from only has a 56Kbps you will only be able to communicate @ 56Kbps or less.


Hope this helps to clear things up a bit.

how upload?!?1+ :(

Re: Maximizing upload/download Success LimeWire
 

Can you tell me where to force my IP at. I went to firewall and force IP but where do you type in your IP. And how do you tell what proxy have Please Help

Thank you
ANy help would be appreciated

Solution to your problem
 

If you are using a new version of limewire i.e. 4.x then there is no option to enter an IP address.

Before we go any further please specify what you are trying to accomplish that way I can tailor a response that specifically helps you to meet your goal.

hi lee

i have the same problems downloading files about 700mb,

i have a dsl/cable, i have a pentuim 4, with windows xp (not updated with the new upgrade add on). the connection comes and goes, i have tried the quality settings and the same results occur, the speeds are like 2-5 kps like 40% of the time, 60% is anywhere between connecting, waiting in line, in que, etc. should i plug my connection into my computer modem rather than the router, will that help my connection speeds?

i'm really ultra new at this, so any help would be awesome, and i'd welcome anyones imput. thanks lee

Interdiction
 

Your setup is fine, However, here are a few things to consider.

#1 If the host you are downloading from is connected via 56Kbps then there's nothing you can do (please read previous posts.)

#2 If the content you are downloading happens to be copyrighted material. Keep in mind that there are companies who make these files available on the network but use hacked clients that make getting files a) impossible or b) almost impossible.

#3 Supply and demand. If the above is not true don't forget that although file sharing is about sharing there are still more people looking to get content and not enough people distributing it.

Hope this helps.

not uploading?
 

Hello, have read the multitude of posts and most of it doesnt make any sense. I can download without problems and have specified folders to share. Seems to be a lot of hits but no uploads. system is xp, with NAV 2005 installed. I really have no idea what changes i am supposed to make to NAV to enable others to upload. If you can advise, i'm sure others would enjoy some of the files I have to share. Kind Regards, jacqui.

Upload testing
 

You're settings are probably fine. I can however, help you to determine if you have the ability to upload files to the network.
Basically, I need you to create a text file called upload-testing.txt
the file should contain the following characters:

44000001234556p2i4u5


post by to this thread after you have done this and are sharing this file.

Please test my upload capability. I have been experiencing problems uploading. In fact, no one can download from me.

the txt file is available for you.

Thanks,
Tom

ip: 24.248.171.245