How to Improve Your Download Speed up to 1Mb with uTorrent

You may have to manually configure your router to speed up uTorrent.

uTorrent is a program used to download "torrent" files. These files are designed to split larger files in smaller, more manageable pieces. uTorrent is a lightweight program, designed to run without an installation and with a very small system footprint. Increasing your download speed with uTorrent can be achieved with a combination of tweaks, and should only take you a couple of minutes.

Things You'll Need

• Router admin access

Instructions

1. Launch uTorrent and select "Options," then "Setup Guide."

2. Set the "Listen Port" to "86578" and click the button for the setup wizard. Follow the setup wizard's instructions and click "Ok" when you're finished.

3. Launch your web browser and point it at your router's setup page. It can usually be found at "http://192.168.1.1" but the addresses vary between routers. Consult your owner's manual for specifics.

4. Click the Start menu and select "Run." Type "ipconfig" (without quotes) and press "Enter." Make a note of your internal IP address (it will start with 192.168.x.x).

5. Locate the "Port Fowarding" section or sub-section in your router's admin page. Enter your PC's IP address in the appropriate field and "86578" in the "port" field. Set the protocol to "Both" or "UDP/TCP." Click "Ok" or "Save" and allow your router to reboot, if necessary.

Tips & Warnings

• Only download legitimate torrent files. Downloading copyrighted works online is against the law and can result in legal problems. Check the resources section for some legitimate torrent sites.

References

• BTFaq.com
• Portforward.com
• uTorrent: Connection Setup Guide

Resources

• Legit Torrents
• Vuze Wiki: Legal Torrent Sites