Unifi DC++ Hub



Hey fellow Unifi-ers, since Unifi is about to kick off in about 18 more exchanges.. I've finally decided to start up a Unifi DC++ hub. Originally, I was planning to revive the LYN DC++ project however it seems to have disappeared for some reason (I'm guessing inactivity). If you've already subscribed to Unifi.. please join us !

Q: What is DirectConnect (DC++)?
A: Direct connect is a peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol. Direct connect clients connect to a central hub and can download files directly from one another. Hubs feature a list of clients or users connected to them. Users can search for files and download them from other clients, as well as chat with other users. DC++ is a free and open-source, peer-to-peer file-sharing client that can be used to connect to the Direct Connect network or to the ADC protocol.

Q: Why is there a need for a Unifi DirectConnect hub?
A: As you all know, Unifi provides every user with a symmetrical connection (upload speed == download speed). While it was nearly impossible to upload files on a long term basis on Streamyx connections (30-50KB/s tops).. Unifi enables each user to upload at 5/10/20mbps speeds. As Unifi home packages also have a data download cap (which we believe will only take in account international traffic), having our own local P2P network is a great way to share files with other Malaysians while conserving international bandwidth in the process .. and possibly preventing you from hitting your daily data cap within an hour.

Q: Who can join this Unifi DC++ hub?
A: At the moment, I've only allowed connections from the Unifi home network ranges to connect to the hub to ensure that only local traffic is utilized. If you're on Unifi home, simply download a DirectConnect client (most of us use ApexDC++). The hub also has a chat channel so you may interact with other Unifi users there. If you're not a Unifi user and you attempt to connect to the hub, you will likely not be able to (connection refused error).

Q: I'm a Unifi user, how do I connect to the hub?
A: Pick up a DirectConnect client (I recommend ApexDC++ -- http://www.apexdc.net/ ). Set up your username and connect to the hub address @ hub.athena.my OR 184.82.41.12 (if hub.athena.my is not working).


Q: Do I have to setup any portforwarding?
A: Yes, you do. However if you're on the TM DIR-615 router.. simply select UPNP mode in the DC++ client options. The DIR-615 has UPNP enabled by default and this will allow the client to automatically configure the port forwarding for you.


You may also use Manual Portforwarding with the DIR-615 (for better stability) :

I'm using port 5800 here -




See you guys in the hub !

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Thanks for this guide farkinid !

Starting Guide to ApexDC++

So you just got Unifi and are worried about the cap? Rumour has it that local p2p traffic will not count toward your cap and thats why you are here.

The 1st thing anybody should do is read the 1st post in http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1479905

Then after you have downloaded the ApexDC++ client you are now ready to share the love with your fellow Unifi users. Lets go through this quickly.

1. Start your client (duh)
2. You will then be bombarded by a tonne of information. The 1st thing you should do is don't panic
3. If you see the image below, the red circle shows the DC++ client windows. Everytime a new window opens, it will be shown here.
   
4. Right click on each tab to close them. This makes things easier. You can add other hubs later when you are more familiar
5. Now, click on Favourites like the screenshot
   
6. The favourites window will now open. If you notice, the Favourites tab is now shown at the place pointed out in the earlier screenshot
7. Untick all the hubs listed in Favourites. You may enable them later if you wish
8. Right click on any black spot in the window and select 'New'
   
9. Refer to Rivzanp's 1st post in this thread to enter the details
10. You now have configured the client to connect to our little Unifi hub (well its really Rizvanp's but I've decided I like to call it 'our')
11. But before you connect, you should set up the things you wish to share with us
12. To do that, click on File -> Settings
13. Click on 'Sharing' and put a tick on each folder you wish to share
    
14. Click 'OK' and you are done
15. To connect just right click on the newly configured hub in the Favourites area and select 'Connect'

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Security Update (August 08, 2010)

Please DISABLE DHT in your Apex DC++ client



Update :

Hub is closed until further notice. Drop me a PM if you're interested in hosting/managing a hub and I'll post your server up here/setup a DNS redirect.

This post has been edited by rizvanrp: Feb 25 2014, 03:22 PM

You can only connect from the Unifi network at the moment.. are you on Unifi? =x

@mohamadfazli

Welcome to the hub, what distro are you on? ! Lol

@calvin

Is your metrofon 2mbps uplink?

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I'm not discriminating against non Unifi users or anything, I just feel the purpose of having a Unifi DC++ is best served by limiting it to Unifi users at the moment. As a Streamyx user, you have the ability to download from any source be it direct download (RS, MU, HF), torrents, MIRC or whatever without hitting a bandwidth limit.

The reason I started the hub is because Unifi users on the other hand do/will eventually have a bandwidth limit. Now apparently, they're saying local traffic will not be counted. So I've started this place for Unifi users to gather, share files and discuss Unifi issues while only consuming local bandwidth (within the Unifi network alone).

If I were to allow non-Unifi users in, to you.. it would just be another place to download because you have an unmetered contract with Streamyx whereas we have a 60/90/120GB monthly cap which will be measured on a daily basis. Right now, we're enjoying minimum speeds of 500KB/s (5mbps Unifi users) up to 2.0MB/s (20mbps users) on the DC++ hub per thread. Streamyx users cannot match this speed because of your asymmetric lines.. there's a huge difference when you're able to download at those rates vs 30-40KB/s ._.

In the end, TM may even choose to measure local Unifi traffic. At least if that happens, we can say 'hey! we're paying a ****load for this line and you're limiting us at some pretty ridiculous rates.. at least let us have unmetered local connectivity' or something like that. They don't really have a reason to cap local traffic nor can they throw the excuse that by sharing large files locally we can somehow slow down browsing to Youtube or other international websites.

And of course.. the network will still be fully functional in the event a shark rips TMs undersea fiber optic cables in two (which seems to happen with Streamyx every single month).

@calvin

Wuts the metrofon IP block? :3

UGPM

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Added on July 6, 2010, 7:26 pmAdded metrofon block to accept list :3 If you're on Unifibiz I need you to PM me your IP so I know which IP block to add TQ

This post has been edited by rizvanrp: Jul 6 2010, 07:26 PM

Unifi Home uses dynamic IP but in a certain IP block.. same with Metrofon. I allowed both of these blocks to access the hub but I haven't set anything for Unifi Biz because its all scattered at the moment :3

Uh no member list.. if you need to know who's inside you can just join and find out. It's also pretty hard to keep an updated member list and I'd rather not link LYN accounts to hub users.

As for prawn, I'm allowing all content except underage prawn.. anything morally wrong really.. but its not really a problem since no one is sharing prawn anyway.

My webhost is having some hosting issues at the moment, will be back up ASAP

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Added on July 9, 2010, 12:35 amHost is back up. 1 hour+ of downtime <_>

** Server host is still experiencing some datacenter issues.. will take a few hours to resolve (hopefully by morning)

This post has been edited by rizvanrp: Jul 9 2010, 03:10 AM

Yeap, IP ranges

Sorry for the downtime guys, my webhosts datacenter had a power failure for some server racks.. the server is back up but they're running fsck tests to ensure that the RAID arrays are not corrupted in any way. Hopefully, I'll get the hub back online by this evening.

Okay, I switched the web host for the hub server due to the 24 hour downtime (meh provider).

The address is still hub.athena.my but it will take a while for the DNS to propagate.. if you're impatient, switch your server address to 184.82.41.12 .

Why not?
Currently, no. Only Unifi and Metrofon users can connect to the hub. But this may change later depending on how the current users feel about it :3

@farkinid

People can use the search function Its better anyway, the files get grouped together as multisource downloads sometimes for increased speed

This post has been edited by rizvanrp: Jul 10 2010, 07:31 PM

Sorry to hear that

@farkinid

Yeah a guide for ApexDC++ would be awesome

@pff

Yes for some users.. if you have your port forwarding set up properly (and confirmed to be working by a online port checker) then you shouldn't worry about it.

Just read farkinid's guide

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_Connec...file_sharing%29

There are a few clients for every OS out there

Nope, you probably had a network DC. There's a refresh period before it boots out inactive (or zombie) users.. just change your nick while waiting, should be able to re-enter.

Hey Jeremy_John,

That warning + kick is a security feature provided by the hub software to prevent DoS attacks from being launched using the hub. You have to go to the connection settings of your DC++ software and either press 'Get IP Address' (which should pick up your WAN IP and not LAN IP like what it's doing now) or enter it manually. You should be running ApexDC++ (and not the normal DC++ client) which automatically pulls the correct WAN IP for you. If it doesn't.. you'll have to manually enter the correct WAN IP in that field everytime or use UPNP connection mode.

It's not required