Frequently Asked Questions (continued)
How can I use eDonkey behind my D-Link Router?
You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while using eDonkey. eDonkey uses three ports (4 if using CLI):
4661 (TCP) To connect with a server
4662 (TCP) To connect with other clients
4665 (UDP) To communicate with servers other than the one you are connected to. 4663 (TCP) *Used with the command line (CLI) client when it is configured to allow remote connections. This is the case when using a Graphical Interface (such as the Java Interface) with the client.
Step 1 Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of your router (192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (leave blank).
Step 2 Click on Advanced and then click Firewall.
Step 3 Create a new firewall rule: Click Enabled.
Enter a name (edonkey). Click Allow. Next to Source, select WAN under interface. In the first box, enter an *. Leave the second box empty.
Next to Destination, select LAN under interface. Enter the IP Address of the computer you are running eDonkey from. Leave the second
box empty. Under Protocol, select *. In the port range boxes, enter 4661 in the first box and then 4665 in the second box. Click Always or set a schedule.
Step 4 Click Apply and then Continue.
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