router configuration

[kenneylapointe]

went to port forward.com to get instructions on how to configure my router to work with SHAREAZA. When I entered the router model (motorola SBG6580) to download the instructions, there were none. Instead, they implied that I would have to purchace thier "router configuring" software. Is this a scam? If I log onto my router, go to the "FOWARDING" tab, enter port # "6346" in the box for START PORT and port # "6346 in the box for END PORT, won't this work?

[raspopov]

In most cases you need just to turn on "UPnP" service in your router and use latest (daily build) Shareaza (also with "UPnP" option on).

[old_death]

[acerswap]

Check this (it's quite hidden): http://portforward.com/english/routers/ ... a/SBG6580/

Just add your IP at the first column, 4636 as the start and end port (if you haven't changed it or set as random)and tick "Enable".

[kenneylapointe]

thanks for advice. worked for a while, but have new problem. I updated to newest Shaeaza, set it up as always. It connects to the network (2 hubs) like usual. I can upload with no problems but my downloads seem restricted. (nothing to do with the set-up - i have been using and upgrading shareaza for years and have had no problems) I have been using the "shareaza connection test" every time I connect. Sometimes the test will state that there is a problem with the "TCP" conection, but that the "UDP" connection is fine. The next time I use shareaza and test the connection, the test will state just the opposit -"TCP" is fine but "UDP" failed. Have been through firewall and router configuration and found no problems - even tried uninstalling and reinstalling shareaza, but problem still exists. Any ideas?

[old_death]

Seems strange... Did you manually set up port forwarding on your router and gave the PC you're using Shareaza on a static IP?