Network Address Translation

[Blazer6]

How do I address this error which is slowing my downloads to a crawl?
I don't understand why ports are showing this problem.

 

[IglooDame]

How do I address this error which is slowing my downloads to a crawl?
I don't understand why ports are showing this problem.

What's the error message, and what's the operating system?

 

[Blazer6]

When I download torrents it shows the "NAT error" when I change five digit ports. I assume this only affects broadband users after reading those forums. There is a wikipedia on NAT errors but I don't understand the Port Forwarding and Static IP address instructions.

 

[bhsup]

I'm not sure about your OS, but if you are on XP and your router supports UPnP (not PnP, that's different), wouldn't that take care as long as...

1 - You had UPnP enabled on your router
2 - The "SSDP" and "Universal Plug and Play" services are set to automatic AND running in XP
3 - Your torrent software supports UPnP (BitComet does I know)

 

[Blazer6]

How do I check on the router?

I changed both services.
BitComet refuses to work, so I will check other software.

 

[bhsup]

How do I check on the router?

That depends entirely upon your router. You'll have to check the documentation. Personally, on my little Motorola WR850, it's a dropdown box on the basic settings screen with enable or disable options.

 

[Blazer6]

My ISP is sending a crew to check out their line to address the NAT error and frequent disconnects. I know how to check the router.