QNAP Systems, Inc. - MLDonkey (eMule/eDonkey) Installation & Setup

Install MLDonkey via QPKG

Go to 'Application' > 'QPKG' and click 'Get QPKG' to get a list of currently available software packages. Choose the link that matches your NAS model to download the appropriate mldonkey.qpkg file.

Once downloaded first unzip the file archive then go to 'Application' -> 'QPKG' and install the mldonkey.qpkg file the same way as if you were updating the system firmware.

Upon successful installation you should see a QPKG entry like the screen below. Now click 'Enable' to start the MLDonkey service. Once you see the status becomes 'Enabled' you may continue to the next step. Please note that the default username and password for MLDonkey is admin/admin.

Before you start using MLDonkey you will have to forward 2 ports for incoming connections from other clients in order to gain better connection rate. QNAP has default this port to 15000 (TCP) and 15004 (UDP), and users should ensure forwarding both ports on your router to the internal IP address of your NAS that's running the MLDonkey. If you are unsure whether or not these ports are forwarded properly you may go to this site and enter your WAN IP to test them.

Download, Install & Configure Sancho

Download the latest stable version (0.9.4-59) for:

Windows (XP, Vista, Requires Java Virtual Machine)
MacOSX - Carbon (10.3+, Requires Java Virtual Machine)
Linux - GTK (Requires Java Virtual Machine)

The guide below will be based on Windows installation

Once downloaded double-click the setup file and install as normal Windows software installation. After successful installation start the program and first of all you will be taken through a few steps for configuration. Now you should see a setup screen like the one on the bottom left. Click 'Next' to continue and 'Next' again to skip the 'Core settings'. Next configure the required settings by entering the NAS IP, port number (4001 by default), username and password (default username/password is admin / admin) and click on 'Make current selection the default' to save your settings. Click on 'Connect' to proceed.

If you can see the NAS IP address at the top you are now connected to the MLDonkey.

Now go to the 'Servers' tab, you need to first connect to some servers if it did not do it for you automatically.

You may now fire some searches and start filling up your 'Transfer' list.

If you reach this step successfully, Congratulations! You've just turned your NAS into eMule/eDonkey downloader! You may shut down your PCs at any time for the same purpose.

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