cant download a torrent

You will need to check your router config. Also make sure your provider doesn't block torrents.

There are many reasons why content might not download. But to answer your question, to test and see if the port is open, go to Edit > Preferences > Network > Test Port.

Ive tested the port and the port is closed. Ive tried different ports and
still closed

On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 4:16 AM, jordan <
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> There are many reasons why content might not download. But to answer
> your question, to test and see if the port is open, go to Edit >
> Preferences > Network > Test Port.
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Set the port in transmission so it doesn't change at startup, then port forward the same port in your router to your system's IP. I suggest you set the transmission system to a STATIC IP so that DHCP lease expiration doesn't sever the link. Most home grade router's support uPnP which would manage this for you but yours clearly doesn't so you have to step in and do some work.