Hi am trying to increase speeds for p2p but I just dont understand all the port and NAt stuff.

I have the CDMA 680, so does this mean I can not configure a port for increased downloading speeds?

I tried opening a port but not sure if I did it right.. mabye it is just impossible?

Thanks

Hi,

It depends on what you are using, software or router based firewall. In either case it's fairly straightforward.

Here's what I'd do.

Go to your P2P program and pick a new port to use (I avoid the default blocks as it helps reduce the chance it's "managed" by the internet provider).

Then go to your web interface for your router OR if you're using software based firewalls (like windows or comodo or something like that) open the management screen. Open the port number that matches the one you are using for P2P.

If you are still having problems and are only using ONE firewall (be it router/hardware based OR software based) and you have configured it properly it is entirely possible that your service provider is "shaping" traffic and slowing down P2P. Comcast did this alot, but they seem to have backed down on this now, as P2P speeds have improved the last 6 months.

You can also try to google: setting up P2P port in (name of your firewall here)

That may yield useful results.

Good luck!

I dont really have a router. I tried open a new port, and even turn off the firewall (using windows) but to new avail.

I am using the CDMA so it is not a router, it is just a usb stick and picks up the cat telecom wireless...

Any other ideas?

Thanks!