Wireless / Networking

  1. Home
  2. Computing & Technology
  3. Wireless / Networking

Azureus Free P2P File Sharing Client

By Bradley Mitchell, About.com

Azureus System Requirements:
  • Java Runtime Environment (JRE) on Windows, Linux, MacOS or other computer with sufficient CPU and RAM. JRE version 1.5 recommended.
P2P Networks Supported by Azureus:
  • BitTorrent
Default Azureus Network Ports:
  • TCP port 6881 for all Azureus downloads
  • TCP port 6969 for incoming connections to the embedded tracker
Azureus Network Protocols:
  • BitTorrent distribution protocol
  • I2P
  • Tor
Azureus Networking Capabilities:
  • built-in download speed limiter (version 2.1.0.0 and newer)
  • limits on number of simultaneous downloads and active torrents
  • limit on bandwidth allocation for uploads
  • limit on number of peer connections per torrent
  • peer IP address filtering
  • embedded tracker with external IP address
  • IRC (chat) client
  • plugin suppport for email notifications, automatic downloads, automatic speed adjustments, and remote control
Azureus Download Location:
Bradley Mitchell
Guide since 1999

Bradley Mitchell
Wireless / Networking Guide

Explore Wireless / Networking

About.com Special Features

Build Your Own Website

Step-by-step advice on how to do everything from choosing a Web host to promoting your content. More >

Connect Your Home Computers

Easy ways to connect two computers for networking purposes. More >

Wireless / Networking

  1. Home
  2. Computing & Technology
  3. Wireless / Networking
  4. Networking Basics
  5. A-Z Networking Terms
  6. A
  7. Azureus - Free BitTorrent File Sharing Client

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.