Can't share files on WinMX

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dlores50

Can't share files on WinMX

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I'm a new Bellsouth Fast-Access DSL customer (2wks) after using a cable modem for several yrs. I use WinMX to share music files. I don't get as many results for download with dsl as I did with cable. That's ok. But I've also noticed that users can't upload from me at all. Uploads are timing out and not connecting at all. I have used the WinMX default 6699 incoming and 6257 outgoing ports. I've also changed them up within the 5001-65000 spectrum. Nothing seems to enable the UDP outgoing port to function as it did with the cable modem. As I won't be getting a cable modem for at least 1 yr (BellSouth service contract obligation) How can I open a suitable port? Can someone give me some suggestions for ports they have/are using that work? I'm not really trying to call Bellsouth and ask for what ports I can run up their dsl usage with! LOL :)

Thanks for all your help.
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Post by YARDofSTUF »

I don't get as many results for download with dsl as I did with cable.
Your service doesnt change that, the amount is just getting less and less.


Do u have a firewall or is there one in the modem or maybe a router that needs a port forward?
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Post by press2esc »

What dsl modem model do you have? Are you using a LAN/WAN router?

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dlores50 wrote:I'm a new Bellsouth Fast-Access DSL customer (2wks) after using a cable modem for several yrs. I use WinMX to share music files. I don't get as many results for download with dsl as I did with cable. That's ok. But I've also noticed that users can't upload from me at all. Uploads are timing out and not connecting at all. I have used the WinMX default 6699 incoming and 6257 outgoing ports. I've also changed them up within the 5001-65000 spectrum. Nothing seems to enable the UDP outgoing port to function as it did with the cable modem. As I won't be getting a cable modem for at least 1 yr (BellSouth service contract obligation) How can I open a suitable port? Can someone give me some suggestions for ports they have/are using that work? I'm not really trying to call Bellsouth and ask for what ports I can run up their dsl usage with! LOL :)

Thanks for all your help.
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dlores50 wrote:I'm a new Bellsouth Fast-Access DSL customer (2wks) after using a cable modem for several yrs. I use WinMX to share music files. I don't get as many results for download with dsl as I did with cable. That's ok. But I've also noticed that users can't upload from me at all. Uploads are timing out and not connecting at all. I have used the WinMX default 6699 incoming and 6257 outgoing ports. I've also changed them up within the 5001-65000 spectrum. Nothing seems to enable the UDP outgoing port to function as it did with the cable modem. As I won't be getting a cable modem for at least 1 yr (BellSouth service contract obligation) How can I open a suitable port? Can someone give me some suggestions for ports they have/are using that work? I'm not really trying to call Bellsouth and ask for what ports I can run up their dsl usage with! LOL :)

Thanks for all your help.
Are you useing a primary connection or secondary connection for Winmx? I find that I get thousands more hits with the the Secondary connection.
An ego and a Pay Check can make very smart ppl say very dumb things.
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Post by ErikPaco »

:thumb:

Last I heard sharing copy written material is not legal.. Just something I heard..
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ErikPaco wrote: :thumb:

Last I heard sharing copy written material is not legal.. Just something I heard..
We'll not all music is copy writen.
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Post by ErikPaco »

Saboka32 wrote:We'll not all music is copy writen.
come on now.. whos downloading un copy written music out there?? If you are then your downloading it directly from the owners site..

Why not post how to make a home made bomb on here to while we are at it.. or how to get away with murder...
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Post by Saboka32 »

lol I think every one has gotten copy written material at some point, becouse nobody realy regulates the internet. Its bouned to happen.

Not saying I agree with it. I'm just saying I don't think we can stop it. But I am very much for legal Filesharing.
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Post by ErikPaco »

Yeah I agree with you there... but my point is that this should be a thread that belongs somewhere other then here...
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xrcaf

WinMX Problem

Post by xrcaf »

Next time you start Win MX.

a. Go to setup tab and click

b. Stop the program for searching for best connection.

c. Manually setup connection

d. Port to TCP should be set to 8888

e. Port to UDP should be set to 9999

You will then have success in your file sharing.

Hope this helps
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Post by YARDofSTUF »

ErikPaco wrote: :thumb:

Last I heard sharing copy written material is not legal.. Just something I heard..


But the programs used to do are legal... for now! lol
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