I cannot get Transmission's port to open!

[tas000]

2009-03-03 16:13:47 +0200 port-forwarding.c:116 [Info] Port Forwarding: Closing port 51111 on ::
2009-03-03 16:13:47 +0200 port-forwarding.c:116 [Info] Port Forwarding: Closing port 51111 on 0.0.0.0
2009-03-03 16:13:47 +0200 net.c:580 [Debug] Transmission: Bound socket 9 to port 51111 on ::
2009-03-03 16:13:47 +0200 port-forwarding.c:153 [Info] Port Forwarding: Opened port 51111 on :: to listen for incoming peer connections
2009-03-03 16:13:47 +0200 net.c:580 [Debug] Transmission: Bound socket 12 to port 51111 on 0.0.0.0
2009-03-03 16:13:47 +0200 port-forwarding.c:153 [Info] Port Forwarding: Opened port 51111 on 0.0.0.0 to listen for incoming peer connections
This is the result in message log after I put it in debug
Can you tell me what's the problem?
Thank you

[essiw]

read the built in help in Transmission for port forwarding?

[tas000]

..yes, I followed the instructions and the last one (since automatically map port didn't solve the problem) was to post the result in "message log" after I put it in debug

[essiw]

I get 2 things out of the help (and a FAQ which you already read because that is the last point you are saying), so I put them here just to be sure you saw them all

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Port Forwarding a Router
In this case, it is probably OK to disable the OS X firewall, as you are already being protected by the router. To disable the firewall, open System Prefs >> Sharing >> Firewall. Click Stop.

To forward a port in your router manually:

Find out what your IP address is. You can find your computer's IP address by going to System Prefs >> Network, double-clicking on your connection (for instance, Built-in Ethernet), and clicking the TCP/IP tab. It's probably something like 192.168.1.100, or 10.0.1.2.
Open Transmission, go to preferences, and enter a number for the port. It is recommended you pick a random number between 49152 and 65535. Let's use 50001 for now. Then quit Transmission.
Go into your router configuration screen. Normally this is done via your web browser using the address 192.168.0.1 etc. 
NB: Apple's Airport uses an application called 'Airport Admin Utility' to configure it.
Find the port forwarding (sometimes called port mapping) screen. While the page will be different for each router generally you will enter something similar to the following:
For 'Application' type 'Trans'.
For 'Start Port' and 'End port' type in the port you chose in Step 2. eg 50001.
For Protocol, choose Both.
For IP address, type in your IP address you found in Step 1. eg 10.0.1.2.
Check Enable.
Click save settings.
For more comprehensive instructions specific to your router, [url=http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm]click here[/url] and choose your router from the list.

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Port Forwarding the Mac OS X Firewall

On 10.4 Tiger
Open Transmission, go to Preferences >> Network and enter a number for the port. It is recommended you pick a random number between 49152 and 65535. Let's use 50001 for now. Then quit Transmission.
Open System Prefs >> Sharing >> Firewall. Click "New." In the "Port Name" pop-up menu, select Other, and fill in the settings as follows:
TCP Port Number(s): the port you chose in step 1 - eg 50001.
UDP Port Number(s): the port you chose in step 1 - eg 50001.
Description: Transmission
Click OK.
NB: To disable the firewall, click Stop.

On 10.5 Leopard
Upon opening Transmission for the first time, a Mac OS X dialogue box should appear asking if you will allow Transmission to receive incoming connections. Click Accept.

If this doesn't happen, you can add Transmission to Leopard's firewall manually:

Open System Prefs >> Security >> Firewall. Make sure "Set access for specific services and applications" is selected.
Click the "+" button and select Transmission from you Applications folder.
Make sure the pull down menu is set to "Allow incoming connections".

[tas000]

that was really helpful, thanx!

[essiw]

these were both in the build in help too ; )

[Debu]

Thanks from me too -- I didn't know the firewall stuff.