JessicaLeigh Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hi everyone,I've scoured the forum here, but was unable to find the information I've been looking for. I decided to nix BitComet and begin using the latest uTorrent client, instead. I've heard such great things about it's superiority to all other BT clients, However, the default settings seem to make the file downloads take FOREVER.as compared to BitComet. In my attempt to overcome pangs to revert back to using BC, is there a how-to for configuring uTorrent to ensure for the fastest download speeds? I realize the number of seeders have much to do with the length of time it takes files to download, but still; I get the feeling that my lack of knowledge on the technology also plays a heavy hand in as to why an extremely popular 700mb xvid file is taking 2 ½ days to finish. Thanks in advance. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted January 3, 2010 Administrator Share Posted January 3, 2010 I would surly link you to this thread.But before you do somethin. Tell me have you done port forwarding? And what is your speed at normal http downloads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atasas Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Apart from port forwarding (might sound bit much- its not!) "there " is also simple fix for XP floating about for two click setting.Would be good to know weather for ie your Internet Provider does bootleneck'ing business as different P2P protocol trafic being treated differently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted January 3, 2010 Administrator Share Posted January 3, 2010 I don't know anythin about a software but are you sayin somethin like this - http://broadband.mpi-sws.org/transparency/bttest-mlab.php ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shought Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 The thread DKT pointed out includes some more 'advanced' settings that you might not want to mess around with.I don't know what exactly you're looking to setup so I'll provide some basic info:Connection Setup Guide (Very basic)Using ESS? Check here. (This will only disable the scanning of incoming bytes and bits, when the files are finished they will be scanned)Are you using WinXP? If so you should patch your tcpip.sys file, I'll explain if you use XP ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atasas Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 http://www.hackernotcracker.com/2006-03/port-opening-and-forwarding-on-windows-xp.htmlreally simple and Picture full guide for manual settingsAlsohttp://www.simpleportforwarding.com/ :fear: ROLFMAO... thats what I call team- nSane -work :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted January 3, 2010 Administrator Share Posted January 3, 2010 I think shought has pointed the right way. I don't know why I failed to post that link. :doh:You can also see uTorrents FAQ. It will give all the info you need. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaLeigh Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Wow! Thank you all so much... I see that the "listening" port is set at a random 5-numbered port. Not sure if that's what you mean by port-forwarding. Here are the results: Speed Test #84458937 by dslreports.comRun: 2010-01-02 20:52:32 ESTDownload: 172 (Kbps)Upload: 93 (Kbps)In kilobytes per second: 20.9 down 11.3 upBoost: 180Latency: 49 msTested by server: 4 flashUser: anonymous I better get busy on those links. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shought Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 What your bandwidth? (the figure advertised by your ISP, it's always in Kbps, not KB/s) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Here's some useful settings for µTorrent:Port used for incoming connections- can be set to any 5 digit number.- don't forget to set in the firewall or router.Maximum upload rate (kB/s)- LinkMaximum download rate (kB/s)- absolutely do not set to 0, set it to 95% of your max download speed.- you can check your download speed here: LinkGlobal maximum number of connections- this setting is directly proportional to Maximum number of connected peers per torrent and the number of torrents you download.Maximum number of connected peers per torrent * number of torrents downloaded = Global maximum number of connectionsMaximum number of connected peers per torrent- I got this tip from TorrentFreak.upload speed * 1.3- if you have a max upload speed of 40 kB/s40 * 1.3 = 52- ignore my name on the picture :lol:- it's very much WYSIWYG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HX1 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Actually edited because I recant.. I may not even know what I am talking about. I hate trying to keep up with all of the changes in the versions.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted January 3, 2010 Administrator Share Posted January 3, 2010 The torrentfreak Bizarre is talkin about. I've uploaded a whole pdf that was made by them if you want, you can download it from here - Download Torrents Faster - Beginners Guide by TorrentFreakSite: http://www.mediafire.comSharecode: /?yj2htmmwjytNo need to sharecode but I love sharecodin links. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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