Port forwarding is not something that needs to be configured on most computer systems. It basically describes the concept of forwarding connections to a specific local computer system. Usually a computer router, firewall or other hardware device that is managing or controlling traffic is involved in the process and needs to be configured to forward the port. Port forwarding can be a big issue when running P2P applications like uTorrent as a wrongly configured router can reduce or even block the traffic to the local computer running the P2P application.
Port forwarding can be configured in the router or traffic controlling device. It basically consists of telling the router route to send incoming traffic to a specific computer by specifying a port and IP address.
One of easiest ways to check if a port is properly forwarded is to use an online port checker like the one provided by uTorrent. To verify the port forwarding open the following url in your web browser http://www.utorrent.com/testport.php?port=1337 and change the number at the end to the port that you want to forward.
The script will check if the port is forwarded properly:
The above screen is displaying that the port forwarding has been properly configured. It will display that an error has occured. The port forwarding test can be repeated after adjusting the configuration settings.
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Or it would be bit easier to press “Check if port is forwarded properly” button in uTorrent “Speed Guide” settings. :)
Yes but not if you do not use uTorrent ;)
@Martin
Who doesn’t? :) Ok, makes sense actually. Personally I use
http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/
Had a post on it, quite functional port checker.
If you are having trouble downloading…
Check your network connections. If you see an internet gateway icon right click it. Check the display icon when connected box in the bottom left. Then click the properties button in the bottom right. Look for the program you are using to download. If it’s not listed you can add it. Click on the program then click edit. Make sure the port that you have forwarded with your router matches that listed here. Then click ok. Now you should be able to download again. Cox recently made changes so you will have to use the internet gateway to connect to the internet. And you will have to configure it to open ports. If you don’t see the internet gateway icon in the network connections, try resetting the modem. Watch for it to appear then right click it. I hope this helps people.
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If your internet gateway icon is not appearing in your network connections do this: In “Network Connections” right click “1394 Net Adapter=>Properties=>Advanced.There you will have an option: Share internet connection. check allow other users to connect. Uncheck allow users to control or disable internet gateway. Click settings. Check http and https also udp and tcp.
You should also make sure that your router has the latest firmware update.