Azureus 2.3.0.4 Basic Kick-start
Guide.
Last Updated 2005 12 04
Router-Modems
Router-Modems are now the major owned modem type on broadband internet
these days, but many are unable to configure or allow proper traffic use on
these devices. Poor configuration has lead to major problems on the
internet, causing congestion and problematic file sharing and it's all out of
naivety, lack of knowledge, and fear.
The main ideal of having a router-modem is for the extra features over a plain
modem, these features can include, a router, a firewall, maybe a wireless
network point, sharing the internet to multiple computers, QoS, etc. The
issue in the configurations of these devices is the firewall, but is the
firewall important?
Ports = Virtual communication channel software and hardware separate
conversation by.
Firewall = Local communications catcher which plays dumb to requests not
it doesn't allow to pass. A remote person asking your rourter point will
not be replied to if the request is on a port or packet type that is flagged as
hidden, this gives the appearance of a device not being present.
IP = Numbers/code that determines an internet/intranet address. IP's are
assigned by world internet groups. Local IP's are a group of codes allocated for
local network use only, example 192.168.0.0.
Do firewalls stop Viruses? NO Viruses spread through content
you choose to place onto the computer.
Do firewalls stop Trojans? NO Trojans can 100% talk through firewalls,
only some plain Trojan models are too simple to be trapped to communications
limits of firewalls.
Do firewalls stop Denial of Service Attacks? NO. DoS attacks
are like none existent with residential attacks since most operating
systems and devices are now protected from mass requests. Software
and hardware routines used to
reset or crash when congested from DoS mass requests. Amateur hackers have
given up on DoS attacks.
Do firewalls stop remote communications to the ports blocked? Yes
and NO. Most firewalls only play dumb in that they don't return a reply to
requests of a presence. Routers simply dump data blocks that have no place to
go. The ports that are mapped will be sent onto the appropriate computer
in the local network. Security is only gained with firewalls by limited
your computers' access. The trick is not to limit your Peer to Peer
software or software you want full access.
What is the greatest problem caused by firewalls? Well most firewall
configurations are set so as to allow outward traffic but restricting inward.
When two firewalled internet connections try to talk, both tell each other they
aren't there, so they may not connect at all or the connections are required to
constantly maintain themselves with what's called passive requests. The other problem is
that data sent on a port maybe lost at the firewall point as the firewall
doesn't know the local network map to pass the info onto the local computer.
Steps to better traffic?
ModemRouter, using Network Cable to connect to Internet
(ROUTER)
* Turn off your Router's Firewall, unless you have understanding of how your
router works and can manage the port forwarding and a static IP network.
Example, make a router port-forward profile for each port your want to open traffic
for. If you put Azureus on port '9999' then make a profile for that.
Each port-forward usually requires the IP of the computer the router needs to
pass the data onto, this being the static IP you assigned per computer network
card, the port to use like '9999', traffic type 'TCP' 'UDP' or 'BOTH' pick both,
and the direction be it 'BOTH' 'INWARD' 'OUTWARD' pick 'BOTH' if you aren't
sure. Some common ports are , 21 for FTP, 25 and 110 for email,
etc. Find out the ports you use and make a profile for each.
* Make your router IP 192.168.1.1
* Turn on uPnP in your router if it has it.
(per WINDOWS Machines)
* Install uPnP on the Windows machines which can be found in "Add & Remove
Programs" Section.
* Configure Your Window box network devices. IF you are using DHCP then
put all the network devices into auto IP assignment by editing each devices
TCP/IP profile.
* When ever you setup windows you must run the "Network Setup Wizard" for
windows to place automated bridging or internet connection hoping. Run the
wizard when you have your network setup correctly.
* Configure uPnP in the Windows Firewall section.
* Turn on uPnP features in any other software that is capable, like Azureus.
* Double check Window's firewall section to allow or disallow the traffic.
Modems Connected Directly, usually by USB cable
Best for P2P. Follow settings in examples below. All should
work straight away. You can choose to have software firewalling off or on
but make sure they are configured properly.
Further Improvements
Peer Guardian is a great utility that blocks internet address that are know
to spoof, those that foul you into bad data or bad download contacts. Peer
Guardian can also block sites that are known advertisers. Download Peer
Guardian from the site below and have it running all the time.
http://phoenixlabs.org/
Downloading Latest Version of Azureus and Java
The official Azureus and Java web site. Always have the latest version
running for best ability.
Get both Azureus and Java Download links from this site.
http://azureus.sourceforge.net/
Windows Components That May Help
Found in the Control Panel "Add and Remove Programs."
Azureus Settings
(Duplicate the settings below, into your own options)
* Try to use a talking port between 6000-9999, in case someone hasn't coded
scripts and programs for the full 16bit value and other issues.
Downloading World Links
The settings above are to suit local server only type torrents.
To make world downloading faster you should turn manually on the decentralised
modes per torrent.
Tick "Decentralised Tracking", "Added by a plugin",
"I2P network" and "The Orion Router (Tor) network"
per torrent to gain more links. Some torrents wont download unless these
options are turned as some main servers are overwhelmed by access or they only
allow decentralised linking.
And...
Making A Local Group Torrent
