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Posted by fred-bloggs on 10/18/48 11:40
"B:L" <blatinolito@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:G-WdnWsy36EQq2feRVn-ig@comcast.com:
> "fred-bloggs" <fred-bloggs@hahahotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:43fa2b94$0$78091$892e7fe2@authen.yellow.readfreenews.net...
>> "B:L" <blatinolito@hotmail.com> wrote in
>> news:KYOdnTQf2daAgWfeRVn-iA@comcast.com:
>>
>>> Doesn't the new version of WinMX eliminate the need or use for
>>> primary and secondary connections?? Aren't they all the same now??
>>>
>>> OK maybe I am mistaken but I was sure that I read that somewhere.
>>>
>>
>> That's incorrect. Primaries are more necessay than ever.
>>
>>> If that is not the case could someone tell me how I find out what
>>> the proper TCP and UDP port settings should be for a primary.
>>>
>>> I went into the config and clicked on the default settings for a
>>> primary and I can sign on but when ever I do it seems that I can d/l
>>> from others but everyone trying to get into my queue just times out.
>>>
>>> Also when I use the wizard to do the setup it comes back that it
>>> cannot find the proper settings by itself for a primary, even though
>>> I have a cable connection
>>>
>>> I'd appreciate some real advice and yes someone probably asked this
>>> question before but I didn't see it.
>>>
>>
>> More information would be helpful in assisting you.
>>
>> What firewall are you using? Do you have a router? Has your cable
>> modem got a firewall?
>>
> I am using Zone Alarm as my firewall. My desktop is hardwired into a
> wireless router.
> not sure if my cable modem has a firewall but I am going to call my
> service and find out
>
In ZoneAlarm you need to open port 6699 for TCP and port 6257 for UDP.
http://firewalling.com/personalfirewalls/ZoneAlarmPro.htm
In your router you need to forward those ports to the PC hosting WinMX.
Look up your router here
http://www.portforward.com/routers.htm
When you've done all that, run the WinMX wizard.
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fred
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