How do I open ports?

[Jonny5isalive]

Hi all, hope someone can help. I haven't been on here for ages, feels good to be back! I have a problem with downloads and uploads at the minute. I can't sign into Windows messenger. It goes through the connection troubleshooting checks but stops at the "Key Ports" section. When using uTorrent the icon at the bottom is either red or amber and says I need to open more ports. I'm trying to upload a couple of music tracks I've created for people to listen to, so all is legal. How do I get round this? Any help is much appreciated.

 

Many thanks, Jon-Paul.

[Tootech]

Hi,

 

Messenger should sign in without any messing about with ports - do you have a firewall that could be blocking it?

 

What router do you use?

 

You can find all the info you need on this website

 

PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall

[Jonny5isalive]

Hi Tootech, thanks for your reply. I'm using a new router supplied by Talk Talk. It's a Huawei SMART AX variant, but I'm not sure which exact version. I've had a bit of trouble with slow speeds/closed ports in uTorrent and Live Messenger since I rigged it up. My old usb modem, a BT Voyager didn't have any problems at all. Windows firewall is enabled but I can't find the info I need in uTorrent help to add programs or open ports when in the exceptions section of Windows Firewall help.

 

Oh yeah, I tried the website you suggested, found my router, then they wanted cash from me for the privilege. It states it's free, lol. Guess not then.

Edited September 24, 2009 by Jonny5isalive

[Jonny5isalive]

I've disabled Windows Firewall and the icon is still red in uTorrent. I did read a part in the help section of uTorrent that showed a program or port number etc that could be added to Exceptions in Windows Firewall. I tried to find this info again but I can't locate it.

[maynardvdm]

Hi

 

Unfortunately we cant help with P2P programs.

 

That website is free if you choose to manually configure your router, and you'll need to set yourself a static IP address.