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Protocol Encryption - Worth Doing Or Not?
So apparently the rumor is that even if you're using Encryption, ISPs like Comcast are able to figure it out and act accordingly. So I was wondering if it's worth enabling it or not? Do many people here at TTD have it on? It's my understanding that if you enable it, you are only able to connect to people using the same protocol. And if it's now become easily defeat-able, then what's the point in using it?
Currently, my uTorrent is set for Outgoing: Disabled, and to Allow Incoming Legacy Connections. No members have liked this post.
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Re: Protocol Encryption - Worth Doing Or Not?
It's worth trying if you are having problems torrenting because of your ISP.
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Re: Protocol Encryption - Worth Doing Or Not?
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And, if you have it enabled, but allow legacy connections, you won't be restricted to whom you connect. If you connect to others with encryption enabled, you'll have an encrypted connection. Otherwise not. I have to disagree a bit with Lynne on this. Even if you aren't having trouble, if you enable encryption, you will be able to connect to those peers that are being affected by the Sandvining or other techniques being used by ISP's to discourage bit torrent activity. For example, even if you are not having trouble, I can only seed to you if you enable encryption. If you don't, I can't seed to you. No members have liked this post.
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Re: Protocol Encryption - Worth Doing Or Not?
always use encryption
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Re: Protocol Encryption - Worth Doing Or Not?
Well, no, I'm not having trouble with my ISP. But I'm wondering if it's an either/or situation: if it's enabled, can I only connect to other users who have it enabled? Or can I connect to users who do not have it enabled?
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Thanks for the info!
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At least I'm clear on the encryption thing. Thanks for all of the info. And yes, I also use PG for added safety. No members have liked this post.
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ABT Seeding Policy | ABT Seeding Guide | VBT Seeding Policy | VBT Seeding Guide Software Links HERE | FAQ is HERE | Technobabble forum is HERE. If your port number is in red, you are firewalled! How to Set Up Your Router (so you aren't firewalled) and How to Port Forward on Windows XP Five's Checksums Demystified - everything and anything you want to know about checksums
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Re: Protocol Encryption - Worth Doing Or Not?
I don't have DHT enabled on my client. I've finally got a decent ratio at TTD so I'm not going to mess that up! Dime is another story, it's going to take me forever to get back to normal...
I've also read that enabling DHT is a safety issue, that your "key" to a particular tracker can get obtained by someone else? Anyhow, cheers on this thread. Lots of good info. No members have liked this post.
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