Port Forwarding
 

I tried to port forward limewire last night but im not sure if everything went successfully using this site http://www.portforward.com/english/r...ding/Linksy...

So everything seemed to work fine but when i go to (~tools> options> advanced> firewall config.), the port number is not the same number that i put in my router settings when i was port forwarding. I used 6346 from the site but my limewire shows 16871. What should i do?

Also, since i port forwarded, should i change UPnP (Recommended) to Manual Port 6346 (under ~tools> options> advanced> firewall config.)?

Thanks.

My ports are the same within firewall config as the ones I set within my router. If your ports aren't the same I'm guessing people can't upload from you? Are you still seeing the firewall icon? Are you seeing uploads in your monitor window?

You can always change LW's listening port to 6346, then tick manual PF (6346).

What happens then?

I see the firewall iccon on the bottom (a red brick wall).

Yes I see uploads. Well, im not sure if i see uploads but this is what i see:

no way out
kansas city
sum 41

etc, a lot more...

I changed the port manually to 6346 and restarted Limewire. It still downloads the same as it was before.

I dont know if i did anything but i hope i did. Thanks for the help tho.

How long does it take you to d/l a song on average? It is taking me anywhere from 10 seconds (very few times) to about 4 minutes.

If I get multiple hosts (say5 or 6) I can dld at about 25KB/s. Most of my dlds come from a single source & then I get anywhere from 3KB/s to 10KB/s. How long it takes just depends on the file size.

*If your port forward went properly, I don't think you'd still see the firewall icon:( Did you remember to set up a static IP address first?

I never set up a static ip address because my friend told me not to because it would open up doors to possible threats/hackers.

You have to set up a static IP first, or PF won't work. It's up to you if you want to do it or not;) You can be vigilant about your comp security...have a good AV program, adware & spyware removal programs. If you're worried about people connecting through open ports, check out PeerGuardian2:

http://phoenixlabs.org/pg2/

how do i setup a static ip address?

Go back to the portforward.com page for your router, it will have instructions for static IP as well as port forwarding.

So kick me for asking a stupid question but you have configured your firewall to allow LW access????:D

http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

I did everything that portforward.com told me to do and now i want to make sure it is working properly. Is there a way to find out if i port forwarded sucessfully (other than faster downloads)?

Are your ports all the same now (ie ports that LW shows are the same as what you entered for PF)??

Is your firewall icon gone?

Do you see uploads? Not just incoming searches, but other hosts actually uploading from you in the lower half of your monitor page?

If you go tools > options > bug reports > view example. Scroll down to 'recieved incoming this session' - if it says true then others can upload from you.

Yes, all ports are the same.
My firewall icon is not gone
I dont see any uploads.
Received incoming this session - False

Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?

Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access (advisable not to have 2 active firewalls b/c they can interfere with each other); Firewall configuration instructions (click on link)

For the firewall options in LW, you should have it set to manual port forward & both the connection & listening port should be the same as the port you forwarded the modem; in this case port 6346. And don't forget to press the Apply button after such changes. Here's a sample image: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...010#post120010

When you did the port forwarding did you do "both" UDP & TCP? It's actually better to do a separate port forward for each rather than both together. They both UDP & TCP must be a part of the port forwarding process whether you do them together or separately.

And yes, the Static ip is the most important step of the port forwarding process & you must do it as the very 1st step. Otherwise the next time you connect, it won't work (your ip address will have changed.)

Some modems/routers have a save & reboot option. Did you ensure you saved your settings? Did you reboot the modem? Which brand & model number of modem/router do you have?

Oh I just realised your link (which doesn't work) is pointing to Linksys. Most Linksys devices use UPnP. All you needed to do in the 1st place is enable it. Linksys UPnP setting (click on link) But whether yours supports UPnP depends on model & firmware version of your Linksys device!!! But manual port forward will work fine anyway if you do it properly.

Is setting up the tcp/udp? ( know how now, thx) after or before my static ip address?

I reset everything back to where it previously was (everything).
So far, i set up a static ip address and opened a port (6346) for limewire on my router page.

I clicked on the link you provided me with and it said "Your test worked!"
I set up both TCP/UDP.
My router is linksys wrt54g

Should i click "Use UPnP" or "Manual Port Forward:"
I still see the brick wall on limewire.

Bestmiler

The first thing I need to know is did you follow the instructions exactly as they are listed in the link below. And if you have your router set to manual port forward then that is what you should have LimeWire set on also. You should also set LimeWire to listen on the same port you set your router to. If you look at the bottom of the picture you will see what birdy was asking about are others able to upload from you. If your router has UPnP then use UPnP no matter what you set your router for set LimeWire for the same.

If you set your router for UPnP and LimeWire for UPnP then LimeWire will choose the port don't worry if it isn't 6346 LimeWire will choose the best port for it.

http://portforward.com/english/route...G/Limewire.htm

thanks for the help...

"When you did the port forwarding did you do "both" UDP & TCP? It's actually better to do a separate port forward for each rather than both together. They both UDP & TCP must be a part of the port forwarding process whether you do them together or separately."

Is this step necessary for other p2ps, like Ares?

Yes it is necessary for all of the P2P aps you run they all have there own port. I do not use Port Forward I have used it in the past but I use UPnP as you can tell from the picture above LimeWire and other P2P software work very well with UPnP.

How would I do that for Ares? I dont know what name to type or address...

k...ill look around but thanks for the help.

The link below might help.

http://portforward.com/english/route...v4-v5/Ares.htm