Surely, many of you have lived through the era when we all had the burrito on our computers, using it to download various files daily. Currently, eMule remains a widely used program, although it might seem like it has faded into obscurity due to its diminished discussions. However, this software is still actively maintained by seven developers and four administrators. As a user of the program, you might be interested in learning how to update eMule servers for free.
Understanding eMule and Its Network
eMule operates as a file download network, wherein clients must connect to one of its numerous servers to access its services. A TCP connection stays open as long as the client remains connected to the system. These eMule servers are indexed and do not communicate with each other directly. The program functions in the following manner: users possess a pre-configured list of servers containing various files on their local systems.
Through a TCP connection, they connect to a server, register, and gather information about desired files. Users utilize TCP connections to upload and download files. Each user has their upload queue, gradually ascending until they reach the top. Files can be downloaded as complete entities or split into fragments, ensuring direct file exchanges between clients and swift recovery of any corrupted parts.
Step-by-Step Guide to Updating eMule Servers
Since eMule is open source, any user can modify the program. Moreover, there’s a credit system wherein the more files a user uploads to the network, the more they can download. Finally, eMule allows users to comment on files, enabling the sharing of opinions, something we would have appreciated during the days of Ares.
Installing and Configuring Servers
- Ensure that you have successfully installed eMule on your computer. You can download it from [link].
- The program includes default servers, but we need to configure servers we know.
- Click on “Preferences”.
- Select “Server” from the left side menu.
- Check the following options:
- “Auto-Update server list at startup”
- “Assign high priority to manually added servers”
- This ensures the program updates the added servers at startup and gives priority to listed servers.
- Click “Edit”.
- Notepad will open with a blank document.
- Copy the following website: http://sites.google.com/site/ircemulespanish/descargas-2/server.met
- Save the document as “addresses.dat”.
- Close Notepad by clicking the X.
- Click “Accept” in the “Preferences” section to save changes and restart eMule.
It’s possible that you know of a trusted server not on the list. They follow this format:
eDonkey server No1: ed2k://|server|176.103.56.98|2442|/
Name: eDonkey Server No1
IP: 176.103.56.98
Port: 2442
Adding a Trusted Server
- Open the main window of eMule.
- Click the third icon from the top, “Servers”.
- Click on “New Server”.
- Input the server data as explained: “server name,” “IP address,” and “Port.”
- Click “Add to list”.
- If the data is correct, the new server will be added to the existing list.
Updated Server List for eMule 2018
The following IPs are for the only trusted servers for eMule operational in 2018:
- TV Underground: ed2k://|server|176.103.48.36|4184|/
- eMule Security No1: ed2k://|server|80.208.228.241|8369|/
- TS Server Group: ed2k://|server|46.105.126.71|4661|/
- eDonkey server No1: ed2k://|server|176.103.56.98|2442|/
- eDonkey server No2: ed2k://|server|176.103.56.135|2442|/
- eDonkey server No3: ed2k://|server|91.226.212.11|2442|/
- eMule oVPN.to Anonymous: ed2k://|server|193.124.182.62|64242|/
If you find an installed server not listed here, it might be a fake server that compromises your data. Remove them and install the provided ones. To find new servers, prioritize those with a good ping-to-users ratio.
Prioritizing a Specific Server
- Right-click on the specific server name, choose “High priority”.
- Click “Preferences”.
- Navigate to “Connection”.
- Enable “Reconnect when losing connection”.
Keeping Your eMule Server List Updated
To ensure an updated server list, apply an updated IP filter by following these steps:
- Open eMule.
- Go to the “Preferences” tab.
- Select “Security” from the side menu.
- Choose “Filter servers”.
- Paste the URL for updates in the “update from URL” section.
URLs for updates:
- http://sites.google.com/site/ircemulespanish/descargas-2/server.met
- http://emuling.net23.net/server.met
- Click “Apply”, then confirm with “OK”. This updates the list.
This guide explains how to update eMule servers for free and maintain an efficient connection.
Facebook Comments
Disqus