Bittorent on University LAN

**manino1** · March 28th, 2005, 05:39 AM

I can not get it work, do you know how it will work?

**ducttapeBigSexy** · March 28th, 2005, 06:57 AM

No, I do not know.

Seriously, we need a bit more info then that.

**sToNeD_rApToR** · March 28th, 2005, 07:21 AM

hey manino give more details. do u have a router, i thnk wots happening is since u r on a LAN bittorrent is having trouble wth the port and NAT. first of all which u need to look which port ur bt client is using(6881 in case of azureus), anyways try these commands:
open RUN.
telnet 192.168.1.1
this should open a 'cmd' screen.
-->console enable
192.168.1.1>nat inbound add (WAN name) port number/tcp 192.168.1.2
example of above command:
192.168.1.1>nat inbound add yoon-0 6881/tcp 192.168.1.2
now in this example yoon-0 is my WAN name, i m opening port 6881 enabling TCP data tranfer thru 6881 and telling the router to route the data traffic to computer with internal ip 192.168.1.2.
now to check if this port forwaarding worked:
192.168.1.1>nat inbound list
this shouls show a list whish should look like this:
yoon-0(here u should c ur WAN name) 6881/tcp
this list will have one more field FLAGS, which should not have any value when this list is shown.
now this is the basic port-forwarding, but if someone else is using same ports which u open thryu these commands then it will not work, but for starters try this as i have written. if it doesnt works, try putting 16881 instead of 6881, everything else remaing same. and disable UnPn.

**cpugeniusmv** · March 28th, 2005, 08:03 AM

I'd be willing to bet that your university is blocking it.

**manino1** · April 3rd, 2005, 06:37 AM

I am using a library PC connected to a LAN which is probably firewalled. Running Win2K. Bittorent is also firewalled and i need a way to get through it. Ive tried using a fresh installation of WinXP but that didnt help(Cant connect to network). Any ideas what i should do? If you do then we could chat though messenger or you can also use the forum if u feel like it.

**wonderboy2005** · April 3rd, 2005, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by cpugeniusmv

I'd be willing to bet that your university is blocking it.

I think so too. If I'm not mistaken CPU, you are in college now, right? If so, have you been lucky enough to continue your filesharing while contending with the blockade in place?

**moneoa** · April 3rd, 2005, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by manino1

Ive tried using a fresh installation of WinXP but that didnt help(Cant connect to network). Any ideas what i should do? If you do then we could chat though messenger or you can also use the forum if u feel like it.

wow you can install windows fresh on a library p.c?
If you can do that then it might not be so stupid to think that it does NOT connect to a firewall. Though everyone is right, need more info on your setup

**MPXX** · April 3rd, 2005, 10:22 AM

I know a few universities are using OpenFT servers...basically in a LAN you don't really need BT as the speed will be 200-400Kb/s anyways.
Search for some OpenFT clients like rezX and see if you school has an OpenFT server...if not you can make one.

**cpugeniusmv** · April 3rd, 2005, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by wonderboy2005

I think so too. If I'm not mistaken CPU, you are in college now, right? If so, have you been lucky enough to continue your filesharing while contending with the blockade in place?

To a limited extent, yes. Bittorrent is a no-go, though. If I had a box on the outside with a fast connection...I could pull off some neat tricks, but my connection at home sucks.

manino1, are you trying to do fileshairng on one of the University's computers? Or one of your own?

**manino1** · April 6th, 2005, 08:30 AM

Reply to

hey manino give more details. do u have a router, i thnk wots happening is since u r on a LAN bittorrent is having trouble wth the port and NAT. first of all which u need to look which port ur bt client is using(6881 in case of azureus), anyways try these commands:
open RUN.
telnet 192.168.1.1
this should open a 'cmd' screen.
-->console enable
192.168.1.1>nat inbound add (WAN name) port number/tcp 192.168.1.2
example of above command:
192.168.1.1>nat inbound add yoon-0 6881/tcp 192.168.1.2
now in this example yoon-0 is my WAN name, i m opening port 6881 enabling TCP data tranfer thru 6881 and telling the router to route the data traffic to computer with internal ip 192.168.1.2.
now to check if this port forwaarding worked:
192.168.1.1>nat inbound list
this shouls show a list whish should look like this:
yoon-0(here u should c ur WAN name) 6881/tcp
this list will have one more field FLAGS, which should not have any value when this list is shown.
now this is the basic port-forwarding, but if someone else is using same ports which u open thryu these commands then it will not work, but for starters try this as i have written. if it doesnt works, try putting 16881 instead of 6881, everything else remaing same. and disable UnPn.
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There system i am on is one which is in the university library, it has many restrictions on it and i have not got the admin rights.
I have tried the command, i am unsure about what it is meant to do? Any way i typed in telnet 192.168.1. , i got a dos type screen for 30 seconds and then it closed itself.

The uni PC is on a fast connection and i wanted to take advatge of this. I think it is possible but how do i open up the 6881 etc ports???

**manino1** · April 6th, 2005, 08:41 AM

will other networks like edonkey work quickly?

**sToNeD_rApToR** · April 6th, 2005, 09:36 AM

go to RUN ->cmd
c:\>ipconfig

now u will c 3 ip addresses, telnet default gateway i.e:
c:\>telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx(default gateway)

this will ask u login=admin, password=admin
->console enable
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx>nat inbound add (WAN name) port number/tcp 192.168.1.2
example of above command:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx>nat inbound add yoon-0 6881/tcp 192.168.1.2
now in this example yoon-0 is my WAN name, i m opening port 6881 enabling TCP data tranfer thru 6881 and telling the router to route the data traffic to computer with internal ip 192.168.1.2.
now to check if this port forwaarding worked:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx>nat inbound list
this should show a list which should look like this:
yoon-0(here u should c ur WAN name) 6881/tcp
this list will have one more field FLAGS, which should not have any value when this list is shown.
now this is the basic port-forwarding, but if someone else is using same ports which u open thryu these commands then it will not work, but for starters try this as i have written. if it doesnt works, try putting 16881 instead of 6881, everything else remaing same. and disable UPnP.

**cpugeniusmv** · April 6th, 2005, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by sToNeD_rApToR

go to RUN ->cmd
c:\>ipconfig

now u will c 3 ip addresses, telnet default gateway i.e:
c:\>telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx(default gateway)

this will ask u login=admin, password=admin
->console enable
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx>nat inbound add (WAN name) port number/tcp 192.168.1.2
example of above command:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx>nat inbound add yoon-0 6881/tcp 192.168.1.2
now in this example yoon-0 is my WAN name, i m opening port 6881 enabling TCP data tranfer thru 6881 and telling the router to route the data traffic to computer with internal ip 192.168.1.2.
now to check if this port forwaarding worked:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx>nat inbound list
this should show a list which should look like this:
yoon-0(here u should c ur WAN name) 6881/tcp
this list will have one more field FLAGS, which should not have any value when this list is shown.
now this is the basic port-forwarding, but if someone else is using same ports which u open thryu these commands then it will not work, but for starters try this as i have written. if it doesnt works, try putting 16881 instead of 6881, everything else remaing same. and disable UPnP.

You honestly think a university network admin would allow someone to telnet into the gateway and mess with settings?

You won't be messing with any port settings on the library computers.

policy_editor · April 8th, 2005, 01:38 AM

Originally Posted by cpugeniusmv

You honestly think a university network admin would allow someone to telnet into the gateway and mess with settings?

You won't be messing with any port settings on the library computers.

This is becoming common practice for unis blocking multiple ports and you can thank my enemies at the mpaa for it. I would download a free version of port detect which basically tells you what ports are blocked ill search for a link and post it later.

So the next time you decide to take your girlfriend to the movies DONT SUPPORT THE CHICANERY OF THE MPAA/RIAA there ruining your life! When you buy a movie or a music cd your only supporting there efforts.

I hope you can find a way around the block im paying close attention to this thread!

policy_editor · April 8th, 2005, 02:42 AM

Pretty good arguement

Here are the flaws,

Mel I have a monthly membership at Blockbuster however not everything is available to me especially shows aired on BBC tele so im forced to download! is this my fault? certainly not I have no control over the movie/television industry and what is decided to air in certain countries. So until EVERYTHING is available ill always complain.
Now as far as music is concerned Radio is fine for me I dont download music so the RIAA isnt a problem.

I dont like commercials either everytime I visit the grocery store im marketed to bloody death when I download commercials are cut out which is right up my alley.