Someone who actually understands port-forwarding

[Atticus]

I've read and read and read about port-forwarding, I've found my DSL box and BT client and read the instructions on portforward. But I've never had any trouble uploading or downloading torrents, and I'm wondering--before I (computer illiterate) delve into changing all these settings, etc. and potentially hijacking my own computer--is it necessary?

 

Thanks for any help,

 

Neil

[benjamin]

This is what I used to figure out how to do it....

http://www.portforward.com/routers.htm

 

goodluck

 

My big problem was setting up the static IP address .... this helped

http://www.portforward.com/networking/static-xp.htm

[Atticus]

This is what I used to figure out how to do it....

http://www.portforward.com/routers.htm

 

goodluck

 

My big problem was setting up the static IP address .... this helped

http://www.portforward.com/networking/static-xp.htm

 

 

thanks, but my question is more directed at whether this is even necessary. I haven't had any problems with torrents under my current configuration.

[Duck-Billed Catechist]

It's only necessary if you want to maximize your uploading capabilities, and thus your ratio. If your current setup works for you then I wouldn't worry about it.

 

The other thing is...you didn't mention a router. If you are just using a DSL modem and no router/firewall, then it's likely that you don't need port forwarding at all.

[Atticus]

It's only necessary if you want to maximize your uploading capabilities, and thus your ratio. If your current setup works for you then I wouldn't worry about it.

 

The other thing is...you didn't mention a router. If you are just using a DSL modem and no router/firewall, then it's likely that you don't need port forwarding at all.

 

thanks!