A tip to remove limitation of BT download speed for WinXP SP2

In WindowsXP SP2, a security system is set to limit the number of possible TCP connection attempts per second to 10 as defaults. The purpose of doing this is to protect and reduce the threat of worms such as blaster spreading fast without control. Although this can reduce the risk of infected by dangerous virus, but on other hand that this feature also affect BT and other P2P programs that need to open many outbound connections at the same time. Which means that it will DEFINITELY influnce and cause slowdowns for the BT/P2P download speed.

However, there are still hopes for P2P/BT users! There comes a useful patch which available from LvlLord that can remove that annoying feature set by the Evil Microsoft. For WinXP SP2 users, it use Event ID 4226 Patcher to modify the value of half-open connections (SYN) in the TCPIP.SYS from the default of 10 to the number we want. For example, we can set to 150. Setting the value too high may be very dangerous which means that more virus you may be infected.

To get the patch, you can go to: http://www.lvllord.de/?url=tools
The instruction is very easy, apply the patch, confirm the modification when WindowsXP shows the alert message box, then restart the computer.

In conclusion, always try to make a backup of TCPIP.SYS before applying the patch. If anything unexpected happends, so that we can use back the backup file to replace it. Please use it at your own risk, and happy BTing~ ;-)


Internet References
SpeedGuide.net Windows XP SP2, [Doc, Online], 09 June 2007
URL: http://www.speedguide.net/read_articles.php?id=1497

http://www.lvllord.de/ - Tipps, Tricks & Utilities - Tools, [Doc, Online], 09 June 2007
URL: http://www.lvllord.de/?url=tools

Simple Way to bypass the Throttle By TMnet

Everyone hates ISP that throttle BT. But there is one simple way to bypass it, and the solution is to use VPN which stands for Virtual Private Network. Virtual Private Network allow us to bypass our local ISP throttling via encryption. By using VPN, not even BT only user can also use any P2P without throttle. Off course that the bandwidth is not limited. Only one disadvantage is that we have to pay for the services, that's all but it is as cheap as RM 1 per day. Therefore, in my opinion I think that this RM 1 per day is worth for me to download anything I WANT with NO LIMITED of speed.

Moreover, with VPN we can routes all our traffic through the network no matter what application we use. Which means that we can also use the VPN for anonymous surfing, faster online gaming(since the VPN is very fast connection) and do a lot more stuff without having concern about our privacy problem. In addition, the data are encrypted and protected so that we will be safe from "sniffing" attack.

In conclusion, I think it is worth to use VPN especially for heavy dowloaders. After using it for a few month, the throttle of BT by TMnet means nothing to me and I can download happily whatever I want!!

Below are the list of company that provides VPN services.

http://www.bolehvpn.net/
http://www.xlcore.com/
http://www.secureix.com/
http://www.amavant.net/
http://www.idealvpn.com/

Internet References
Lowyat.NET - Commercial VPN services, [Doc, Online], 07 June 2007
URL: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/435028

TMnet IP that throttle BT

We know that our ISP TMnet, throttle BT to save bandwidth.
Below are the IP range that throttle BT:

219.95.xxx.xxx IP range that perm throttling BT(tracker fail even with PAW)
219.94.A/B.xxx Some NOT but some yes dont know why
218.101.xxx.xxx PERM ban BT (tracker failure even with P.A.W)
60.5xx.xxx.xxx Submited By dattebayo saying that this IP range ban BT
124.82.xxx.xxx submited by dattebayo
124.xxx.xxx submitted by benzene

More information: 219.95.xxx.xxx is a totally useless Ip range with slow connection and also throttling BT.

Below are the IP range that MAY not throttle BT:

60.48.xxx.xxx submitted by benzene
60.49.xx.xx work fine with PAW
60.50.xx.xx LWRNCH6550


In conclusion, when connecting to the Internet, the ISP will assign a random IP to the user. If the user is lucky, he may be assigned with the IP range that is not throttled. Therefore, try to re-connect a few times in order to obtain a good IP. Try to avoid getting the IP starting with 219.95 for better connection speed. I always end up getting that range of IP therefore making me very annoying when trying to connect to the international web sites.


For futher information in checking your IP:
There are two ways:

1) Click the Details tab of your current Dialer. For example:

Further information: Server IP is the IP we connect to obtain a client IP. 219.93.218.177 is for Streamyx and 219.93.218.176 is for Dial-up.

2) Just go to Start -> Run -> type cmd (For Windows XP User). In MS-DOS, type ipconfig
and find the IP address under your current PPP adapter.

Internet References

Lowyat.NET - Ip that Throttling BT, [Doc, Online], 06 June 2007

URL: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=457627