Routers
Without proper configuration you will have
a low ID when using a router. A router works like a shield
to the network behind it, masquerading the IP addresses
of the computers in the LAN. When another client tries to
establish a connection to your eMule it only sees the IP
of the router but not the actual IP of the computer eMule
is running on. To prevent this all ports in the list that
have the incoming direction – port 4662, 4711
TCP and port 4672 UDP – have to be forwarded.
See your router's manual. Keywords to start are port forwarding,
DMZ – Demilitarized Zone, Filters and Rules.
Many routers also have built in firewalls so be sure to
set the appropriate ports (see Firewall) there, too.
Note:
When using a router in a network the option DHCP - Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol in the router should be
turned off. Assign static IPs to each client in the network.
This can be done in Window's Network Connections ->
LAN Connection -> Properties -> TCP/IP. Deactivate
the automatic IP assignment and enter an IP in the
range of 192.168.xxx.xxx. Different types of router
have different home IP ranges, this is noted in the
router's manual.
After entering a valid IP the Subnet Mask field
automatically changes to 255.255.255.0. Last step is to
enter your router's
IP as Standard Gateway and as DNS Server.
If you care to help other users and know how
to handle your type of router, write a little guide and send
it to Monk@emule-project.net
Note:
If your typ of router is not listed have a look at the examples
anyway as the configuration works quite similar among the
different types of routers.
Last update on: 2003-03-22 by Monk |