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uTorrent port forwarding tests the wrong DNS address


craig_utorrent

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My network cards primary DNS is 64.116.x.y but uTorrent is testing for port forwarding on

Checking port 60930 on 64.116.x.z...

Error! Port 60930 does not appear to be open.

What's the solution?

This is a wireless connectionbetween my router and IP provider, in a rural part of the Republic of Panama, if that makes a difference.

Linksys BEFW11S4

Version: 1.50.14

XP 2nd editon

Edit (Ultima): IP hidden...

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suppose my IP does allow port forwarding... any idea how I get my system to use the 64.116.x.z rather than the one it's using now?

The dish on my roof receives the signal.. There's a ?modem? and then that's connected to my router.

I'm just looking for some general idea of what doing what and where one address ends and the other address (the one my computer responds to ) takes over.

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oh...well then I misunderstood "In general as in "most wireless providers don't allow port forwarding." I thought when you said "wireless provider" you meant my IP. edited.. " IP internet provider vs ISP Internet service provider" one and the same to me... sorry for any confusion

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No, "wireless provider" means your ISP ... whoever you pay for that 64.116.x.y address.

In Options, Preferences, BitTorrent, there is a text box where you can put your 64.116.x.y address. Try that. If the indicator turns green (you successfully get incoming connections), then the only problem you really have is that the port test fails due to your unique situation. If the indicator never turns green, then you need to consult with your ISP as to why your Public IP address and your Local IP address are different -- or how do you open a port to receive incoming connections for IM, P2P, and etc..

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you mean the field:

IP/Hostname to report to tracker

is intended for submitting my DNS address? 64.116.x.y

I gave this a try and unfortunately...nothings changed.

I'll have to talk with my ISP and see I can get a clearer understanding about the DNS address "ipconfig" sees and the DNS address that uTorrent is reporting

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  • 4 weeks later...

I have been racking my brain for the last week trying to get it going and now I'm racking my sack because it has been a futile attempt all this time. This is just one more reason not to live out in the country. Thanks for the quick reply.

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