How to Configure Bittorrent for a Linksys Router

Many people are familiar with Bittorrent and Bittorrent clients. Few may realize that their router is one potential bottleneck that can cause slow upload speeds. This article will show you how to increase it from approximately 5kbs to 200kbs, depending upon your Internet connection.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. # Type http://192.168.1.1 into your web browser.
2. # Type in the password "admin" (no quotations).
3. # Find the section "Port Range Forwarding" or similar listing.
4. # Add ports 6881 through 6889 and give them a name such as "Bittorrent" to help you remember them later.
5. # Leave the page open and go to the "Start" menu.
6. # Click on "Run".
7. # Type in "cmd" (without quotes) and press [Enter].
8. # Type "ipconfig" and press [Enter].
9. # Look for "IP Address", and copy the last few digits.
10. # Go back to the web page and paste them where it says "IP Address".
11. # Make sure you check all the boxes.
12. # Save settings and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• Do not forget to check the boxes, it will not work otherwise/
• No matter how perfectly configured your connection, it will take time to start your download. The first 30 seconds may be slow, but it can shoot up quite quickly.
• Opening too many ports can make your PC vulnerable. Make sure you have a properly configured firewall that blocks all ports except for those you choose to open.