Added Gigabit unmanaged switch, cant download on DC++ now.

[Jimbo]

Can anyone help as im hopeless with this stuff. I bought a TP Link TL-SG605E 5 port unmanaged easy switch and now i cant download anything from DC+. I dont use this for piracy i might add just old comics. I think its a port thing? if i plug the ethernet cable directly into my Virgin media hub 5 it works fine, however now ive added the switch to the hub it now blocks dc++ how can i fix this?

 

[Meddling-Monk]

Are you sure that's an unmanaged switch? As it reads like it has some functionality at least towards that. Although it shouldn't be an issue unless if you've enabled features on it and it's blocking stuff.

Does it work normally for other online stuff when connected via the switch?

 

[Jimbo]

Sorry its an Managed switch! doh. Yes it works absolutely fine apart from in DC++ just get message saying port mapping failed? but if i plug the ethernet cable directly into router its fine. But i need it to work when plugged into the switch. Ive got a another 2.5gig switch coming i hope it wont be the same problem.

 

[Armageus]

That's not unmanaged - it's a smart switch with a webpage, so I'd find it's IP and then login and take a look what options can be changed

5-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch

5-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch, Plug and Play, Intelligent Management, Desktop, Wall-Mounting, Sturdy Metal Casing, Shielded Ports, Green Technology, Gigabit

www.tp-link.com

I'd hazard a guess that it may be the IGMP snooping that they advertise being an issue (generally I've only known it to be needed for things like TV over IP - the likes of the old BT Vision)

 

[Jimbo]

This is DC++ log...

[10:26] File list refresh initiated
[10:26] File list refresh finished
[10:26] Connectivity (IPv4): Determining the best connectivity settings...
[10:26] Connectivity (IPv4): Local network with possible NAT detected, trying to map the ports...
[10:26] Connectivity (IPv6): Determining the best connectivity settings...
[10:26] Connectivity (IPv6): All IPv6 addresses found are local; disabling connectivity
[10:26] Connectivity (IPv4): Port mapping: Failed to initialize the MiniUPnP interface
[10:26] Connectivity (IPv4): Port mapping: Failed to map the Transfer port (61837 TCP) with the NAT-PMP interface
[10:26] Connectivity (IPv4): Port mapping: Failed to create port mappings
[10:26] Connectivity (IPv4): Active mode could not be achieved; a manual configuration is recommended for better connectivity

 

[Jimbo]

That's not unmanaged - it's a smart switch with a webpage, so I'd find it's IP and then login and take a look what options can be changed

5-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch

5-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch, Plug and Play, Intelligent Management, Desktop, Wall-Mounting, Sturdy Metal Casing, Shielded Ports, Green Technology, Gigabit

www.tp-link.com

I'd hazard a guess that it may be the IGMP snooping that they advertise being an issue (generally I've only known it to be needed for things like TV over IP - the likes of the old BT Vision)

I seen that yes thanks ill see if i can disable it.

 

[Jimbo]

No that didn't help. But thanks. Might be a coincidence this has happened since I got the switch, I was using on Wi-Fi before with zero problems. However I just tried unplugging the Ethernet and using Wi-Fi and lo and behold same problem on DC++ so I don't know now.

 

[KIA]

[10:26] Connectivity (IPv4): Port mapping: Failed to initialize the MiniUPnP interface
[10:26] Connectivity (IPv4): Port mapping: Failed to map the Transfer port (61837 TCP) with the NAT-PMP interface
[10:26] Connectivity (IPv4): Port mapping: Failed to create port mappings
[10:26] Connectivity (IPv4): Active mode could not be achieved; a manual configuration is recommended for better connectivity

Add a port forwarding rule.

A few examples:

Help setting up port forwarding on virgin hub 5

Hi I set up wireguard on my unraid and I have to change this Remark: configure your router with port forwarding of port *****/UDP to xxx.xxx.x.xx:*****

forums.overclockers.co.uk

Virgin Media Hub 3.0 Router Port Forwarding Guide

Follow our 5 minute instructions to make port forwarding a breeze on the Virgin Media Hub 3.0 router. Our 4 step guide shows you how easy it is.

portforward.com

You'll need to change the settings to suit your application.

 

[Jimbo]

I've managed to set it up in DC++ using WAN/IP address and other settings and I've set up port forward g in VM hub 5. I don't get any error messages in the DC++ log now however when I click on a user to see files it just times out. So I'm almost there. I think it's the ports, I'll persevere. Thanks KIA.