How-to Port Forward Utorrent Using Linksys BEFSR41 Router and a Bridged Modem
Early this morning I found out how easy it was to get a green light (means Network OK) on Utorrent even under one of these scenarios:
1. If your router is using PPOE to establish a connection.
2. If your router is using NAT.
3. If you have a modem/router in bridge mode having its own gateway.
I’m writing this guide as a way to remind me that the conventional port range forwarding of Linksys BEFSR41 won’t give me a green light on Utorrent. This maybe because my modem in bridge mode has its own gateway and I’m behind a NAT network.
I’m not sure how or why, but this trick worked for me.
1. login to your Linksys router - 192.168.2.1
Username: admin
Password: admin
2. Browse to UPnP Forwarding under the Application and Gaming tab.
3. Then add the following values:
Application: Utor1
Ext. Port: 80
Protocol: TCP
Int. Port: 80
IP Address: 192.168.2.100 (or your computers IP address)
Enabled: check
4. Click Save Settings
You should now have a green light on Utorrent. But ofcourse, don’t forget to use port 80 and enable UPnP port mapping on your Utorrent preferences.
thanks a lot! really helped. I finally got that elusive green icon.
Comment by Alyssa — December 4, 2008 @ 3:22 pm