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Title: Can I block specific port(s)? I want to stop torrent ports
Post by: andyjwlee on February 23, 2016, 11:13:43 PM

Hi, I have been trying to find a page in admin setting to block ports, but haven't been successful.

The reason for blocking ports is to block unknown user to stop downloading files through torrent programs.

I did little research, and seems as tho if I block  port 6880 to port 6999, I can stop people from downloading via torrent programs.

If there are better ways to do it, please do share.

+ when I am successful at blocking ports, is there a way to allow certain device (my computer) to use the ports?

Thank you!

Title: Re: Can I block specific port(s)? I want to stop torrent ports
Post by: FurryNutz on February 24, 2016, 07:12:09 AM

Link>Welcome! (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=48135.0)

• Link>What Firmware (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=47512.0) version is currently loaded? Found on the routers web page under status.
• What region are you located?

Internet Service Provider and Modem Configurations

• What ISP Service do you have? Cable or DSL?
• What ISP Modem Mfr. and model # do you have?

Please review:
http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=62516.msg254549#msg254549 (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=62516.msg254549#msg254549)
 Torrent FAQ (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=53677.0)

Title: Re: Can I block specific port(s)? I want to stop torrent ports
Post by: andyjwlee on February 24, 2016, 08:44:21 PM

Thank you Furry for your link!

1. Model Name: DIR-880L Hardware Version: A1 Firmware Version: 1.03WW
2. I am in West Coast, Canada
3. I think I have cable....
4. Motorola . Model# SB5102


I had a look at the above link, and I was able to block ports. However, my problem hasn't been resolved.

What I did was, make a guest zone to really find out what is slowing down my internet.
Apparently, someone who is connected to guest zone is constantly (fluctuating) sending at 1000 kb/s .
My guess is this guy is using torrent or sort, and uploading files.

Is there anyway to set bandwidth on guest zone? I think my problem can be solved by limiting uploading speed of that person.

Thank you!

Title: Re: Can I block specific port(s)? I want to stop torrent ports
Post by: FurryNutz on February 24, 2016, 09:08:03 PM

Sounds like you need to cut him off of the Guest Zone....port blocking doesn't work on Guest Zone...