Quick FAQ
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What is a .torrent file?
A .torrent file is a small text file that is used to start a torrent. (A torrent is a set of data being shared.) The .torrent file contains the address to the tracker server, and the hash of the torrent, which you need to connect to peers. (Peers are other people exchanging the same data).
Where do I find torrent files?
You can find .torrent files by typing ".torrent" into your favorite search engine.
What is a swarm? What are the numbers in brackets?
A swarm is the whole number of people on one torrent, which is almost always larger than the number of people you can connect to. When Azureus displays "10 (15)", it means there are a total of 15 people on the torrent and you're connected to 10 of them.
What is the share ratio?
The share ratio is simply the amount of data you have sent divided by the amount of data you have received. A share ratio of 1 indicates that you have uploaded as much data as you have downloaded. Azureus tracks your share ratio per torrent and overall.
What are the best settings?
The configuration wizard provides help with configuration when you first install Azureus. (After installation, you can access the configuration wizard through the Tools menu.) Good settings depend entirely on your Internet connection speed. You can click here for more information on refining your setup.
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What is NAT?
NAT is short for Network Address Translation, which indicates you are behind a network router that will need to be configured properly if your status remains yellow. You can click here for more information on identifying and solving NAT problems.
Why are my speeds so slow? What speed should I be getting?
When downloading and uploading at the same time, it's best to limit your upload speed to get better results with your download speed. Set your upload speed to slightly less than your maximum bandwidth. (Check your Internet connection specifications to find out your bandwidth. When calculating, you might have to convert kilobits per second (kbps) to kilobytes per second (kB/s); if so, keep in mind that 8 kbps equals 1 kB/s.) Also, speeds depend on the torrent itself: the number of seeds or peers on a torrent and their connection speeds will affect your upload and download speeds.
Why is Azureus trying to send emails?
Azureus is not actually trying to send emails, but your firewall might think so because Azureus makes peer connections through the port typically used for email. Be assured that Azureus is not sending any email.
Why are my torrents "queued"?
For best results, it's best to limit the number of torrents running simultaneously. When you do this, the system will queue other torrents until you reach a good share ratio that will allow another torrent to start.
Why do I lose internet connectivity after a while?
Make sure to check this.
