Emule

[fkdup74]

i've had to install emule a few times cause of formatting, etc.
using the edskes version
first install, got a low ID
second install, no low ID
last install, got a low ID
all installs are with the same settings on my pc
(same f/w settings, same blocklists, same ports open, etc.)
any suggestions? how to fix?
(yeah, i know theres a faq to read, but not much help)

[thisiswhoweare]

if it takes emule a long time to load and in that time you want it to connect to, it will sometime give a lowid because of the amount of resources being used.
Try disabling the connect to server when opening emule.

[chinook_apache]

update server listings see if it helps and disable auto connect when you open up emule

[kAb]

do you have a router? if so, easy fix. you need to open the correct ports.

[fkdup74]

nah, no router, and just updated server list this morning
i'll try disabling the auto connect and see what it does,
but then i'll just have to manually connect right?
i tried that when emule connected me to, say, byte devils,
tried going back to razorback manually cause i was gettin good ID there,
but its the same now pretty much (low ID everywhere)

[Jg427]

Check your settings in preferences > server

Use Smart LowID check on connect and safe connect should have a check mark in the box.

[fkdup74]

yep, they're checked

[Jg427]

Try this server connection test (start eMule first)
http://www.thedonkeynetwork.com/connection_test

You should get a number in the millions. If you do then try changing servers eMule is connected to.

If you get a low number, like in the hundreds, then try reconfiguring your firewall.


More information:
http://www.edonkey2000.com/documentation/lowid.html

[fkdup74]

cool, thanks

test results
this really sucks

timeout : timeout on ip **.***.***.*** (6 sec)

this means, that we even did not receive a
RESET signal; maybe due to a 'stealth' firewall

[sparsely]

are you using windows XP?
if so, is the integrated firewall enabled?