DC++ Hub

What is DC++?
Direct Connect Plus Plus (DC++) is a peer-to-peer file-sharing program like Kazaa that allows you to share files on your computer. Everyone connects to a central HUB, which acts like a meeting place and you can browse/download other people's files while sharing your own files.

On the TC Network, the total internet bandwidth is limited, however on DC++, you can download as much as you want because it doesn’t use the internet.

DC++ looks hard at first- with a little help from the help section, it's as simple as following a few steps.

Enjoy!

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PC Installation Instructions:
Step 1: Get the software.

                      Windows Download—(download the latest stable installer)

Step 2: Install the file you just downloaded.

Step 3: Open up DC++ and click on the yellow star at the top of the window.  Now click “New” towards the bottom of the screen.  Put TC Hub in the name box.  Put 192.168.150.15 in the address box.  In the description box, you can write a short description of what you have to share or you can leave it blank.  It should look like the picture on the left.  Click OK.  You should see “TC Hub” show up on the list on the screen now.  Check the box next to “TC Hub” if it isn’t checked already.

Step 4: Click File at the top left and then select settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               In the “General” tab, select a nick name for yourself, entering an email address is optional, as is the description.  Select 100 for line speed.

               For “Connection Settings” select “Direct Connection” if you are plugged into the TC wired connection.  If you are connected through TC wireless, select “Firewall with UPnP”.  (For this setting, your computer must have UPnP enabled.   If it isn’t enabled, read “Enabling UPnp in Windows XP” on this page.)  If you have a router in your room that you use to connect, select “Firewall with UPnP”.  (In this scenario, your computer and your router must have UPnP enabled.)  Finally, if all else fails, select “Firewall (passive, last resort)”.  This setting is the slowest, and you won’t be able to download off of anybody else that is set to passive.  I strongly suggest finding a way to make one of the other settings work.

               In the “Downloads” tab, select a directory where you want to download files and where you want to keep unfinished files.  This is the folder in which everything you download will be stored.  Also, make sure both “Limits” settings are set to 0.

               In the “Sharing” tab, click “Add Folder” to add folders that you want to share with the TC DC++ community.  Minimum share size is 1 GB.  PLEASE SHARE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AS THIS MAKES THE HUB MORE USEFUL FOR EVERYONE.  Also, make sure you have at least 4 upload slots.

Step 5: Leave everything else the way it was before.  Turn off DC++, and then turn it back on.  It should now automatically connect to the hub.  On the right hand side you will see a list of people that are on.  Double click any one of them to see what they are sharing.  Alternatively, you can use the search function (the looking glass at the top of the screen).

 

HAPPY DOWNLOADING!!!

Mac Installation Instructions:
Step 1: Get the software.

                          Mac Download—(download the latest *.dmg file)

Step 2: Install the file you just downloaded.

Step 3: Go to Shakespeer→Preferences…

Step 4: Fill out the fields to your pleasing

Step 5: Click on Share

Step 6: Choose the download folders. They can be identical.

Step 7: Add folders to share. One of them should also be the downloads folder.

Step 8: Set Upload slots to be at least 4

Step 9: Close the Preferences window

Step 10: Click on Bookmarks in the Navigation pane

Step 11: Click New at the bottom of the window. Enter 192.168.150.15 as the address. Check the box next to the address you just filled in.

Step 12: It will take some time for Shakespeer to hash your files. You can check the progress at any time by going to Window→Show Server Messages; when hashing is done, finished hashing all files will be displayed there. Note that in order to connect to the Cal hub, you must have at least 1 GB of hashed files.

 

If you're having trouble downloading files, chances are you have a firewall that is blocking the connection.

First off, head over to Shakespeer→Preferences...→Network and make sure that the Connection mode selected is Active mode. Then,

· open System Preferences

· go to Sharing→Firewall

· click New..., choose Other in the drop-down menu, enter 1411 for both UDP and TCP ports, enter DC++ (or whatever else you want) for the description, and click OK

· lastly, make sure there's a checkbox next to the newly-created rule

Restart Shakespeer, you should have no problems connecting now.

 

HAPPY DOWNLOADING!!!

Some Comments...

· First of all, it should be known that using DC++ is a privilege not a right.  If you are having problems setting it up or using it, or if the server is down, this is not a reason to complain to the network administrator.  Ask a friend for help or find help online.

· Please keep DC++ on whenever you are in the building.  Also, please share as much as possible.  Doing this will make the hub more useful for everyone.  To make DC++ turn on with your computer, copy the DC++ shortcut from Start->All Programs->DC++ to Start->All Programs->Startup.

· Anything you upload or download on DC++ is at your own discretion.  Any illegal media is your responsibility and is shared at your own risk.  Telegraph Commons is not held responsible for any content shared through DC++.