Firewall, ratio not accurate

[billsweeps]

Hey all,
I have downloaded a clapton show and let is seed now to 3.7 ratio in Vuze. On my account here it shows (8.94 GB/1.58 GB/0.18)
I have uploaded 8.93 GB out of 11GB total that Ive downloaded. My firewall still shows red even though I have done all the configuring suggested for my Linksys router. All the icons are yellow or blue but never green.

Anyone have any ideas on how I can fix this all this to get my ratio to its true amount?

Thanks
Bill

[direwolf-pgh]

good morning bill

the 1.58 is your upload stat. You've downloaded 8.94GB.

as far as your firewall, ensure the IP address of your workstation has not changed from what you entered in your linksys router.

if by chance you're not using DHCP, then check your software for possible firewall permissions issues.

you can always verify the torrent client port at: www.canyouseeme.org

[U2Lynne]

The only show you are shown to be (unsuccessfully) trying to seed is this one - Freddie King 1975-10-19 Onkel Pö´s Carnegie Hall - Hamburg, Germany (FLAC) We don't show you on a Clapton show at all. Make sure you turn DHT OFF. If you have it ON, then you can possibly be seeding and bypassing the tracker. If you bypass the tracker, then that means you aren't updating the tracker with your upload/download stats at all.

[billsweeps]

Thank you for the replies.
I have DHCP ON because I dont have the DNS number to fill in all the fields of my wireless connection in XP. My IP has not changed 192.168.1.106 and that is the IP I am using in my router for the ports.

What do i put for my DNS? I am using comcast service.

Thanks Bill

[billsweeps]

quick thought. Is the static IP supposed to be set on my router or just my pc ? sorry if its a stupid question but i thought static ip's from an isp or an additional cost ya know.

[direwolf-pgh]

a static IP is a dedicated number that you personally entered in a device.

DHCP is dynamic.. its a leased number that may change without notice.
(Your linksys router by default is a DHCP server.. handing out IP's to devices on your network)

if you manually enter an IP in the workstation then manually enter the exact IP in your router to 'forward/open' that port.

(this is true for wireless networks as well. *also you could leave DHCP turned on for 'other devices', yet set a static IP for your computer..BUT ensure that no two devices are using the same IP number.. or they each get knocked offline 'in conflict')

[billsweeps]

thats what I thought and I had it that way. Since i am getting Yellow icons in Vuze. I had port ranges of 6881-6889 and 49125-65535 set to this laptop's IP.

Am I using the incorrect ports?

[U2Lynne]

I am talking about DHT in your torrent client - decentralized tracking. Go to Preferences > Connection and make sure there is no check next to Decentralized tracking (you must be in Advanced Mode (Preferences > Mode) in order to see this).

[direwolf-pgh]

^^ take note of what lynne said here - its important.

Originally Posted by billsweeps

..Since i am getting Yellow icons in Vuze. I had port ranges of 6881-6889 and 49125-65535 set to this laptop's IP.

Am I using the incorrect ports?

yes. you need to open port: 19571

please reconfig the port number. those generic ports are useless in your current Vuse config.

[billsweeps]

ok.

I reset my router back to default.

I put in:

Port Range
Application Start End Protocol IP Address Enable
Vuze 19571-19572 BOTH 192.168.1.106 x

My laptop is set to the same static IP.
The Clapton show is seeding around 64kb but yellow. Anything else I can try?

I really do appreciate the help from both of you!!!!

[direwolf-pgh]

now logout of the site/close Vuse >

restart Vuse / logon back into the site

[billsweeps]

Originally Posted by direwolf-pgh

now logout of the site/close Vuse >

restart Vuse / logon back into the site

OK, Done. Its seeding around 100kb and yellow.
I have uploaded 10.48 GB at ratio of 4.380 just for this Clapton show but its not registering still.

Is the green smile icon a rare thing?

[direwolf-pgh]

www.canyouseeme.org <--- check port: 19571 here

if still blocked - check for antivirus firewall, OS firewall, etc..etc.

you are configured correctly w/the correct port open, but your wireless may be a ?separate access point? can you hardwire connect to double check?
also, you may need to 'reboot' your linksys for settings to take effect.

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Originally Posted by billsweeps

I have uploaded 10.48 GB at ratio of 4.380 just for this Clapton show but its not registering still.

Originally Posted by U2Lynne

I am talking about DHT in your torrent client - decentralized tracking. Go to Preferences > Connection and make sure there is no check next to Decentralized tracking (you must be in Advanced Mode (Preferences > Mode) in order to see this).

per your ratio question/solution..listen to lynne.

[billsweeps]

ok, I will keep trying.

As for Lynnes tip, I did uncheck the Decentralized Tracking. It was under Connections in the "Peer Sources" section.

Thanks

Oh, and canyouseeme.org gave an error on that port. It suggests No-IP.com but its getting a little to confusing now.

[direwolf-pgh]

good call. take a break. too many changes at once is a bad thing.

reboot the linksys (unplug/plug back in). This can save a headache.
(personally, I would only enter the single port in that linksys router - you entered two ports)

always test with www.canyouseeme.org

get back with us when you're ready.