any bittorrent client that has transport encryption besides azures?

Capt Crunch · Capt Crunch #1 (**permalink**)

02-03-2008, 04:23 PM

When I'm downloading torrents (legally) my ISP throttles my bandwidth. I'm forced to have transport encryption to get full speed downloads. However Azures is bloated and I'd like something a little more streamlined but still have transport encryption. Does such a thing exist?

blah · blah #2 (**permalink**)

02-04-2008, 04:48 PM

I don't know a lot about torrents, but couldn't you just encrypt all your internet traffic using a tunnel. That way you don't need a program that supports encryption since OS X and the VPN service is doing all the work.

Capt Crunch · Capt Crunch #3 (**permalink**)

02-04-2008, 07:00 PM

do you have more information on a tunnel? I don't know what it is and google was no help.

blah · blah #4 (**permalink**)

02-04-2008, 10:27 PM

Think of it like a proxy server. That server is going to act as a proxy between you and the rest of the internet. When you want a web page, or a torrent, your computer asks this server to retrieve it for you. The the link between you and that server is an encrypted tunnel, so your internet service provider has can't tell what type of traffic/information is moving between you and the proxy.

You'll need to subscribe to a service that offers tunneling. Try the 3 day trial service offered at: http://alivevpn.com/ and see how it works for you. There are other services though. I use https://www.relakks.com/ - they have setup instructions on their site for OS X that you can use as a guide for the free trial at alivevpn. Once you are connected, check your IP address to see if it is working. Or just go to google. If google is in Russian, your IP address is now resolving to Russia and you know that the tunnel is working.

I have a crappy ISP also. Someone posted this a few days ago on the forum where where we all complain. I think it might interest you
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r198...-utorrent-v-18

rogerinlondon · rogerinlondon #5 (**permalink**)

02-05-2008, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt Crunch

When I'm downloading torrents (legally) my ISP throttles my bandwidth. I'm forced to have transport encryption to get full speed downloads. However Azures is bloated and I'd like something a little more streamlined but still have transport encryption. Does such a thing exist?

Transmission has encryption on as default, I believe.

giulio · giulio #6 (**permalink**)

02-05-2008, 08:24 AM

Yeah Transmission offers encryption. But if your ISP is going to throttle your downloads, you should throttle their checks... get a new ISP!

PowerBookG4 · PowerBookG4 #7 (**permalink**)

02-05-2008, 08:43 AM

I agree.. in fact: I'd call them up and say just that.

giulio · giulio #8 (**permalink**)

02-05-2008, 10:22 AM

Whats the point of offering high speed internet service if it's throttled?
Like selling sports cars with a governed intake manifolds!

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Capt Crunch #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 07, 2007 Posts: 51 Mac Specs: bottom-of-the-line MacBook	02-03-2008, 04:23 PM When I'm downloading torrents (legally) my ISP throttles my bandwidth. I'm forced to have transport encryption to get full speed downloads. However Azures is bloated and I'd like something a little more streamlined but still have transport encryption. Does such a thing exist?
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blah #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 27, 2008 Posts: 50	02-04-2008, 04:48 PM I don't know a lot about torrents, but couldn't you just encrypt all your internet traffic using a tunnel. That way you don't need a program that supports encryption since OS X and the VPN service is doing all the work.
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blah #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 27, 2008 Posts: 50	02-04-2008, 10:27 PM Think of it like a proxy server. That server is going to act as a proxy between you and the rest of the internet. When you want a web page, or a torrent, your computer asks this server to retrieve it for you. The the link between you and that server is an encrypted tunnel, so your internet service provider has can't tell what type of traffic/information is moving between you and the proxy. You'll need to subscribe to a service that offers tunneling. Try the 3 day trial service offered at: http://alivevpn.com/ and see how it works for you. There are other services though. I use https://www.relakks.com/ - they have setup instructions on their site for OS X that you can use as a guide for the free trial at alivevpn. Once you are connected, check your IP address to see if it is working. Or just go to google. If google is in Russian, your IP address is now resolving to Russia and you know that the tunnel is working. I have a crappy ISP also. Someone posted this a few days ago on the forum where where we all complain. I think it might interest you http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r198...-utorrent-v-18
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giulio #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 19, 2007 Location: NY USA Posts: 1,813 Mac Specs: iMac 5.1 \| iMac 7.1 \| iPod Touch \| iPod Nano	02-05-2008, 08:24 AM Yeah Transmission offers encryption. But if your ISP is going to throttle your downloads, you should throttle their checks... get a new ISP!
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giulio #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 19, 2007 Location: NY USA Posts: 1,813 Mac Specs: iMac 5.1 \| iMac 7.1 \| iPod Touch \| iPod Nano	02-05-2008, 10:22 AM Whats the point of offering high speed internet service if it's throttled? Like selling sports cars with a governed intake manifolds!
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