Firewall Blocking in Utorrent

uTorrent is a BitTorrent client program.

uTorrent is a client for downloading files over the BitTorrent networks. The client advertises that it is light weight, taking up little memory and system resources. Because of the way uTorrent connects to the Internet, it is frequently blocked by firewalls.

Firewalls

Firewalls are programs designed to control the network connections coming into and out of a computer. By enforcing strict requirements on incoming and outgoing data, they help keep hackers out of your computer and help keep programs like uTorrent from making unauthorized Internet connections.

Firewall Blocking uTorrent

Many firewalls automatically block uTorrent because of the way it brings files into the computer. Consult the firewall's documentation to learn how to allow programs through its protection.

BitTorrent legality

BitTorrent itself is a way of downloading a file from multiple hosts at once. Only download files that are meant by their creator to be distributed freely. Downloading copyrighted material over any network is illegal.

References

• uTorrent.com: µTorrent Connection Setup Guide
• uTorrent.com: A Beginner's Guide to BitTorrent