From 3d5a42658f74bbdfcc993b23ab47440c606841c8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: z3d <z3d@mail.i2p> Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 17:24:20 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Readme (eng): clarification(s). --- installer/resources/readme/readme.html | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/installer/resources/readme/readme.html b/installer/resources/readme/readme.html index 07dcb1def6..c1b5bc2b57 100644 --- a/installer/resources/readme/readme.html +++ b/installer/resources/readme/readme.html @@ -84,8 +84,11 @@ your eepsite will be visible (but not discoverable) to others. Detailed instruct peers, there are several things you can do to check for problems: </li> - <li class="tidylist"><b>Check your Configuration & Bandwidth Allocation</b><br>I2P functions best when you can accurately reflect the speed of your network connection in the <a href="/config">bandwidth configuration section</a> by default it is configured with some fairly conservative values that will not suit many use cases, so please take time to review these settings and correct where necessary. The more bandwidth you allocate, the more you benefit from the network. If you're behind a prohibitive firewall but have unrestricted outbound access, I2P can still function; you can turn off inbound access and rely on <a href="http://www.i2p2.i2p/udp.html" target="_blank">SSU IP Address Detection</a> to connect you to the network. For optimal performance, where possible please ensure I2P's <a href="/config">external port</a> is visible from the internet (see below for more information). + <li class="tidylist"><b>Check your Configuration & Bandwidth Allocation</b><br>I2P functions best when you can accurately reflect the speed of your network connection in the <a href="/config">bandwidth configuration section</a>. By default I2P is configured with some fairly conservative values that will not suit many use cases, so please take time to review these settings and correct where necessary. The more bandwidth you allocate and <i>specifically</i> upstream bandwidth, the more you benefit from the network. </li> + + <li class="tidylist"><b>Firewall</b><br>Where possible, please ensure I2P/Java is allowed bi-directional port access from the internet by configuring your modem/router/pc firewall accordingly. +If you're behind a prohibitive firewall but have unrestricted outbound access, I2P can still function; you can turn off inbound access and rely on <a href="http://www.i2p2.i2p/udp.html" target="_blank">SSU IP Address Detection</a> to connect you to the network. For optimal performance, where possible please ensure I2P's <a href="/config">external port</a> is visible from the internet (see below for more information).</li> <li class="tidylist"><b>Check Your Proxy Setttings</b><br>If you cannot see any eepsites at all (not even <a href="http://www.i2p2.i2p/" target="_blank">www.i2p2.i2p</a>), -- GitLab