| Component | Description | |-----------|-------------| | | Custom TCP-based protocol (part of eDonkey protocol). | | Port | Typically port 4661 (TCP) for server, though configurable. | | Database | Stores file indices (not actual files). | | Client-server communication | Clients send "join", "search", "sources request", "keep-alive" messages. | | Server-to-server | Some servers share information with each other, but no global synchronization is guaranteed. | | Redundancy | If a server goes offline, clients can reconnect to another server from their list. |
: When you connect to a server, you upload a list of your shared files. The server adds this to its database. When you search for a file, you query the server, which returns a list of peers holding that content.
: Uses a distributed hash table (Kademlia) to remove the need for central servers entirely. It is more resilient but can be slower to "bootstrap" or find initial contacts. Technical Challenges & Performance
: Faster initial searches but vulnerable to "fake" servers or central shutdowns.
Voici les serveurs les plus stables et sécurisés actuellement recommandés par la communauté, notamment via eMule-Security : Serverlist update - FAQ - eMule Security