How to open ports on Mac OS X??

[erikbeuc]

Hello, hoping someone can help me out... Im trying to use Vuze (the old Azureus) to run some torrents. What do i have to do to maximize my d/l and u/l speeds?

-Erik

[Giaguara]

Get a decent client. Vuze, Azereus etc java-based ones are bloated and don't give you enough control. Transmission gives much more control, and you can e.g. set up 100 down 1 up if that fits you better (or whichever ratio you'll define for your karma).
For ports, check which ones you need open form System Preference's firewall - or if you have a router etc, in it. If in doubt for ports or service, keep it off.

[erikbeuc]

So, I d/l Transmission and it is ready to roll? Is there anything i should do? Can I resume d/l from my vuze in transmission?

[Giaguara]

You'll need to add it again in the other program, so you probably want to finish any half done files first before adding the new program.