| > | How to connect to Kademlia? |
| > | Where to get a server list? |
| > | Which server is the best the fastest? |
| > | How often do I have to update the server list? |
| > | Why does eMule not connect? |
| > | Why do I get a low ID? |
| > | eMule always disconnects from the server |
| How to connect to Kademlia? eMule automatically tries to enter the Kademlia network booting from any compatible client it finds. If it cannot connect simply chose Bootstrap -> From known clients in the Kademlia main windows then connect to a server and start a download. Kademlia will connect shortly after. |
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| Where to get a server
list? http://ed2k.has.it – Just click on Add to eMule. |
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| Which server is the
best the fastest? There is no fastest or best server. They are used to connect to the network and to search for files and sources. eMule asks every server on its list and using Global Search all of them are asked for search results. Also eMule exchanges sources with other eMule clients and thus finds sources a lot faster this way. |
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| How often do I have to update
the server list? During sessions or if you use eMule regularly there is no need to update the server list as eMule's default settings (Preferences -> Servers -> Update serverlist when connecting to a server and -> Update serverlist when a client connects)will take care that it stays updated. |
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| Why does eMule not connect? It may take a while until eMule is connected as servers may be down or not responding. If eMule will not connect at all make sure that you have a recent server list and check if any software like firewalls, routers, dial in software is blocking eMule's traffic. You may also check Preferences -> Server -> Autoconnect to static servers only. If it is checked and you do not provide a staticservers.dat with valid servers eMule will not connect. |
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| Why do I get a low ID? eMule will only work fully if following ports are open for connection • 4662 TCP (Server low ID) • 4672 UDP (Kademlia firewalled) • 4711 TCP (no Webinterface accessible) There are several reason why these ports may be blocked: • Firewalls - also the built in of Windows XP. (WinXP SP2 enables it by default!) • Routers • Dail-In software of some ISPs • Connection sharing software / Software routers • Networks with any form of NATed connection • Ports blockes by the Internet Service Provider Check your used software and hardware for any firewall or routing functions and configure it properly to allow incoming connections to the mentioned ports. Also you can try to use different clients ports like 6666, 80 or 20. More information in the chapters on Firewalls and Routers. |
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| eMule always disconnects
from the server There are some reasons why eMule could disconnect from a server: • Too many files in the downloads list (only eMule prior v.30a) • Too many shared files (only eMule prior v.29a) • Server problem • general network problem eMule usually reconnects on loss of the server connection. This is no critical event. |
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Updated on: 2003-09-03 by Monk