Author Topic: Upload/download problems (Read 9879 times)

Woodstover · « **on:** January 20, 2006, 08:15:53 pm »

Hi group, I too have been a long time user of WinMX (4yrs) as primary user. I have started a new computer with XPpro SP2. Have done the updates and am now using latest WINMX. I've been able to signon as secondary and no problems for uploads/downloads & searches. When I try primary I get very low search results (1 to 10 items) and uploaders are timing out quite frequently. Downloads are timing out sporadically also. I have turned OFF my XP firewall no difference. I have set my router forwarding to 17205-17215tcp and 16290-16305udp. Winmx settings are 17210 tcp & 16300 udp. I would like to set the triggering but I just can't grasp values to put in "trigger port range" and "incoming port range" I would like to get the primary up and running because I too feel that I can help the network. I normally leave my MX running 24/7 when in primary mode. Is setting the triggering going to help. When running previous versions of WinMX on WINME I only had to set the "forwarding ports", no triggering was required. Will this help now? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

System Info:

XPpro SP2
Linksys Router BEFSX41
Cable Modem
WimMX V3.53 with patch

Bearded Blunder · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2006, 09:33:24 pm »

Forwarding ports works in exactly the same way on XP as 98 or ME as it's a function of networking rather than windows (so even the same under linux).
As long as your router will support the number of forwarding rules set, then there's no real need to move to triggering instead.

Erratic behaviour can be caused by many things on a primary, the biggest concern & most common reason at present is unprotected hosts file users allowing flooders to use their primary to attack WinMX.

If you're using a hosts file (pie patch) I STRONGLY urge you to either install PeerGuardian 2 as outlined here

https://www.winmxworld.com/tutorials/block_the_riaa.html

or alternatively uninstall Pie & use the patch from www.winmxgroup.com which includes the necessary blocking.

Woodstover · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2006, 10:14:50 pm »

Thanks for your response. I'm sorry I didn't tell you that I have installed Peer Guardian also. My hosts file has been cleared since I installed the latest version of WinMX so they are not involved either. Still not working properly on the Primary connection. Uploads, downloads working well but the search is terrible. Search for beatles brought back no responses! Maybe I'm still missing the boat.

nylly444 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2006, 10:24:13 pm »

Lynda, could it be that the IP assigned to your pc has changed?

Please make sure the configured IP is the same one as in the forwarding rule on your router and that the router is set as default gateway also.
Please let us know if this helps or if you need any help on this

Woodstover · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2006, 11:22:07 pm »

IP address has not changed and router is set for the same address in forwarding. I don't quite understand where I would check that the router is set as "default gateway" can you steer me in the right direction for that.
Thanks

nylly444 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2006, 11:47:55 pm »

You should be able to see your configuration if you look at the status or properties of your (LAN) connection.
Alternatively you could open a DOS box and type ipconfig /all
You should be able to put in the router IP as your default gateway in the TCP/IP properties of your network connection to the router.

Woodstover · « **Reply #6 on:** January 21, 2006, 01:40:57 am »

IP default gateway is correct according IPCONFIG/all. Thanks again for your time and patience. I'm really at a loss as to what else to try. Do I dare convert my WINME system over to the WINMX v.3.53 or do I just leave well enough alone?.

Bearded Blunder · « **Reply #7 on:** January 21, 2006, 02:30:39 am »

on Win ME you'll need to be using 3.53 with the olepro32.dll as there are I understand problems using the 98/ME patch with 3.54 beta (which is why install2.0 installs this on 9x based systems). If you're running two systems make sure winmx has DIFFERENT ports assigned on each & forwarded to each.

If you're in a DUAL BOOT situation, on one pc using a single copy of winmx, use the install for 98/ME, as this will work under XP while the XP version won't under ME.

Woodstover · « **Reply #8 on:** January 21, 2006, 03:18:13 am »

Sorry for the misunderstanding, I have 2 computers: one is new with WinXP pro the other is still running WinME. The WinME system is still running WINMX 3.53 with the modified hosts file. It is working great in all respects. I was considering installing the patch to get rid of the host file fix but now I'm not sure since the WinXP system with the patch is having all of the difficulties.
Thanks again.

Enchanted Lady · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2006, 09:01:52 pm »

When trying to download one particular file i get this file sharing message. What do i do to fix it? Thanks in advance for all help!

Me Here · « **Reply #10 on:** February 06, 2006, 10:13:21 pm »

Here is a list of error messages and what to do about them.

https://forum.winmxworld.com/index.php?topic=37

Here is the page that explains messages you may also see in the transfers screen.

https://www.winmxworld.com/tutorials/transfer_screen_messages.html

Hope these help if not post me the exact message your seeing..

pussnboots · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2006, 01:21:23 am »

i have cable. but i half to use the dile out to get any songs to dl and sometimes it only gets half and then i get a time out. the real fun begings when other people try to upload off me. and they get timed out big time ever since wimx changed yes i upgraded to 3.54 even got the patch
incomin is 28750 and out going is 19750 i dont know if i should up the numbers or lower. i have tryed everything i have it added to my firewall on all the stuff for winmx
can any body help me on what my problem is. i feel so bad that no body can get any files from me.

Me Here · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2006, 06:53:27 am »

Hi pussnboots,

I need just a bit of clearing up here..

Are you using your Cable internet or the dial up?
Confuguring them is different and the advice and help would be also.

Who is your Cable internet provider?
Do you also have a router on this network somewhere?

What firewalls do you use?
What antivirus?

Have you tried setting your ports to Unable in the Incoming TCP and IN/OUT UDP.. restart as secondary? Many times this will work also but your unable to get a primary this way..

pussnboots · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2006, 07:30:28 am »

sorry I'm getting back so late. but here it goes
yes i have cable modem but when i sign on winmx i half to sign on in the dile up one because the cable dose not get many songs. also i have a router i have windows xp
the fire wall is mcaffe but that is not the problem because i added that to my firewall. b4 winmx went down i did not have any problems getting files or sharing but now some i can get and i feel bad that no one can get files from me. and i would love to share.i also dl the peer guardian i have tyred everything even put the 1 in front of the stuff like it says. still they cant get no files from me if you have any ideas or hints please tell me. i have winmx 3.54 beta. the email is pussnboots@suscom.net

Me Here · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2006, 07:24:16 pm »

Okay PussnBoots,

There are two ways we can fix you up here I think and get you sharing your files.
Keep in mind however, that just because you sign in as a secondary does not mean you are using a 'dial up' connection.

It is what a dial up user has to do, use secondary..

Folks on Cable or DSL can get just as fast of speeds, (sometimes faster) using a secondary connection.

1) - You can go to your WinMx Settings > Internet Connections > Incoming TCP .. change this to 'Unable'
Now look at IN/OUT UDP .. change this to 'Unable'..
Once this is finished a restart of WinMx is needed.
This set up will not allow you to get a primary connection to WinMx but wont really limit your speeds, and should allow you to share files even behind the router.

2) - This way would require you to open certain ports for WinMx in the router. More then likely its where the major blockage is now, not allowing folks to get your files.

First step to this is knowing what a port is for, what information you need to open them in your router. This information has been written out fairly basically here:
Getting Started Forwarding Ports

This will lead you to Portforward.com for the rest of the instructions on your router. Just follow along and do as the instructions say.
When finished you should be able to obtain a primary or secondary connection on WinMx, and chat lists, searches, and uploads should work.

Let me know if you have any more questions about this along the way..

pussnboots · « **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2006, 11:33:41 pm »

well i did what u say to do. i changed the stuff
now this is what happen when they tyred to dl from me
one said no route to host
and the other started to dl and then it said connection reset by peer

bughunter · « **Reply #16 on:** February 28, 2006, 01:54:54 am »

Connection Reset by Peer" (red)

This means there was an error with the connection between you and the user, so you were disconnected. This may happen if either your PC or the user you were downloading from's PC is running slow, and halts WinMX for a few seconds, but may also be caused by other things In most cases you should be able to retry if this happens.
To retry, right click the user, and click "Retry
the no route to to host error message = that user is no longer online

pussnboots · « **Reply #17 on:** February 28, 2006, 03:27:47 am »

its not me its the person that is tryin to dl from me that gets cut off

Me Here · « **Reply #18 on:** February 28, 2006, 10:42:04 am »

So you where able to make the changes in your router ok?
What ports did you use?

It might be a good idea for you to stop by the help room

WinMxWorld.com_A97D8A560D3D

There someone can test your downloads, and any adjustment your making so we can get you working better..

sweet · « **Reply #19 on:** March 09, 2006, 05:58:44 pm »

please help me....i want to host a room on fxserver....is all set up..the name appears on the winmx channel names......but nobody is able to go in.
i have netgear DG834G
windows firewall
is there anything else you need to know?

Author Topic: Upload/download problems (Read 9879 times)

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