Bittorrent Problems - Help Needed

[Chris14]

I am having extreme trouble trying to download files using the free bittorrent client Transmission. I am trying to download the Civilization IV Demo via the bittorrent link at MacGameFiles.com and it has never managed to exceed 6kbs. I am on broadband in New Zealand and downloaded via http usually yields speeds of 100kbs+.

I was under the conception that Bittorrent was meant to be faster than http or ftp downloading, but I have yet to see results.

Could this be to do with what time I download at?

I have been trying all evening NZ time, which is about midday onwards LA time. Should I try later on (eg early morning here in NZ, evening in LA)

My machine is in my sig, (I know, Civ IV won't run on it, I am downloading it for a different comp).

Help would be appreciated!

 

[miles01110]

You probably need to open the ports in your router or whatever.

 

[Sdashiki]

there is definetely a FAQ on the tracker you dled your torrent from, should answer all your questions.

but, yes, its probably port forwarding issues.

 

[MacBoobsPro]

READ THIS:

http://transmission.m0k.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=188

I had same problem. Followed these instructions and now regularly get about 60 plus peers and speeds of over 100kbs.

 

[Chris14]

Thanks

Thanks very much guys... will try the above link

 

[Chris14]

Not sure what to do!

The instructions listed at the Transmission forum are indeed intended for US routers. I don't really know what to do as my router is quite different and not listed at the link on the forum.

Attached Pic- is this the right part in which to access port mapping?

Help will be greatly appreciated!

 

[MacBoobsPro]

The instructions listed at the Transmission forum are indeed intended for US routers. I don't really know what to do as my router is quite different and not listed at the link on the forum.

Attached Pic- is this the right part in which to access port mapping?

Help will be greatly appreciated!

I cant really help you out myself, as its all a bit beyond me I just followed the guide (i Have airport) and it worked. Im sure I saw a generic guide in there somewhere. Have a snoop around the link again and just check.