Problem connecting to emule servers

[BeachCowboy]

I just downloaded emule onto my computer, and every time I try to connect to the emule servers, it comes back and says that each server appears to be dead, one by one. What could be the issue?

[Night457]

I have to assume that your computer is actually connected to the internet, of course. Given that ...

What could be the issue?

I am going to guess that there is something wrong with your TCP/UDP port configuration. To test it, go to Options / Connection and in the Client Port section click "Test Ports". If the test fails, that is at least a start for where to fix the problem.

If you have not already looked at it, check out the Step-by-Step eMule Setup

Any further suggestions would be appreciated from the longtime eMule experts.

[mimzy]

Also make sure you have up-to-date server list. Servers used few years back are all dead by now (or changed IP address).

Port forwarding does not affect server reachability, I think. "Test Ports" probably depends on a working server itself.

[emuler]

"Test Ports" runs an applet on the emule website and checks if your ports are reachable. It will fail if you have LowID.

Currently the best server is eMule Security! Set it to static and high priority.
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