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How do I set up torrent software with my router

I want to set up some torrent software to enable me to download things. I have a D-Link router and have installed Azureus Vuze on my pc. now i try to download something but nothing happens, i have explored the options in the software and pressed something called 'nat test' and i get something telling me about my ports. i presume they are not open??? but apparently the issue is wider with using a router.

how do i set it up to get things to download. Or is there a better client i can use other than this vuze.
All the big powers they've silenced me. So much for free speech and choice on this fundamental human right, and outing the liars.

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  • enigma52
    enigma52 Posts: 642 Forumite
    portforward.com will tell you how
  • fiddiwebb
    fiddiwebb Posts: 1,806 Forumite
    Which torrent software?
  • Robgmun
    Robgmun Posts: 139 Forumite
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    Utorrent is so much better than Azureus Vuze, much smaller in memory handling and less problems with setting up ports.
  • Fonz_2
    Fonz_2 Posts: 393 Forumite
    We can't/won't help you here as the discussion of illegal activity isn't allowed.

    I appreciate there are a few legitimate uses for the torrent system but 95% of users aren't asking for these now are they :)
  • enigma52
    enigma52 Posts: 642 Forumite
    Fonz wrote: »
    We can't/won't help you here as the discussion of illegal activity isn't allowed.

    I appreciate there are a few legitimate uses for the torrent system but 95% of users aren't asking for these now are they :)

    and who made you judge and jury. I thought in the UK it was innocent until proven guilty. Anyway what better way to transfer larger files to many users at once?
  • Darksun
    Darksun Posts: 1,931 Forumite
    Does your router support UPnP? If so, enable it, and select the UPnP in Vuze (if it has it, I know uTorrent does). This will automatically sort out port forwarding for you, makes life a lot easier
  • BillScarab
    BillScarab Posts: 6,027 Forumite
    Well as this is one of the things you agreed to when you sgined up.

    "Even though there are some legitimate uses there is a blanket ban on P2P topics. This is done to protect this site and its resources."

    Post 14 of the rules thread if you'd like to check.

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=305655
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    And feel I want to die


  • bat999
    bat999 Posts: 1,951 Forumite
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    Yes, but posters aren't supposed to cause arguments about torrents.
    This is the instruction at the top of the page:-
    If you spot a spam, illegal, offensive, racist, libellous post or PM please email [EMAIL="abuse@moneysavingexpert.com"]!!!!!![/EMAIL]
    Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.
  • fiddiwebb
    fiddiwebb Posts: 1,806 Forumite
    Go with #4s suggestion.

    Easy to set up.
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
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    Robgmun wrote: »
    Utorrent is so much better than Azureus Vuze, much smaller in memory handling and less problems with setting up ports.


    Much faster too, or so ive heard :wink:
    :idea:
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