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Old 2006-12-01, 10:49 AM
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Re: port number

secondary DNS server will not affect BT traffic. I don't think the primary would either, really, since it's all IP based.

The number you use in uTorrent for your port should match the number you use in your router when forwarding traffic. Yes, the range in the router would be the same # for begining/end or start/end. So, the range might be 44500-44500 if you have chosen 44500 for your port and plugged that into uTorrent.

The max # of ports is 65384 (I think that's it - just keep the port number below 60000 and you'll be fine).

you must determine you internal IP address for the machine you run BT on.

Start >Run > CMD(enter)
you'll get a black box
Type IPCONFIG (enter)
Your IP address will be displayed as it currently is set.

Take THAT address and plug it into your router's forwarding, such that you have
(i.e.)
port range 44500-44500 forwarded to 192.168.1.101

Be sure to save the changes. Be sure the port number is also in uTorrent or whatever client you have, and be sure uTorrent isn't set to randomize the port number.
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