Unusual Torrent Issue
 

Seems to me that since I've gotten a new modem, I've had an interesting issue where in whenever I attempt to download/upload torrents, I eventually lose the ability to access http/ftp. The torrent continues normally, as does IM or any other protocols I may be using. However, I'm unable to access "the web" or what have you. Google has been less than helpful with this issue. Any input?

For further info, I am using the following-

uTorrent
PeerBlock torrent IP filter
Windows Vista Home Basic SP2
Linksys WRT54G Router with DD-WRT Firmware
Motorola SB5101N Cable Modem

Yeah, I have this because my ISP that's run by my flat has a firewall that limits the amount of connections.

On your modem/router or whatever, do you have a firewall? Check the config page (usually http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 ) and turn the firewall off. If you can't see anything or don't have a config, go to utorrents settings and on the connection page, limit the number of connections uTorrent can use at once.

The latter option may slow down your down/uploads though.

Ah here we go. That's some sexy firmware:

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Router_Slowdown

That seemed promising, but didn't solve the problem. My router is of the 8MB RAM variety, so I am using the lower option.

To isolate the variable, I'm fairly certain that this is the first time I've used this router as a router and not a bridge since I switched to this firmware, so yeah.

I eventually solved the problem. I just had to keep lowering the amount of connections uTorrent allowed (far below what most guides suggested), eventually it worked out.

What client do you use.

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Glad you got it working though CTS. May your torrenting be noble and just.

Ah, missed that. Are you sure your ports are open?