Enhance NZBGet Performance and Control
NZBGet users on Eweka can refine encryption settings to increase performance and streamline control. The right cipher can significantly improve access speeds without compromising secure connections.
Cipher Tuning in NZBGet
NZBGet allows users to override automatic cipher selection using ServerX.Cipher
, enabling a manual choice for performance or compatibility.
Cipher Examples
For OpenSSL builds:
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Fast legacy support:
Server1.Cipher=RC4-MD5
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AES-capable processors:
Server1.Cipher=AES128-SHA
For GnuTLS builds:
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Optimized option:
Server1.Cipher=NONE:+VERS-TLS-ALL:+ARCFOUR-128:+RSA:+MD5:+COMP-ALL
Performance Testing
Benchmark using:
openssl speed
Look for results in:
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Encryption (Enc): AES, RC4
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Hashing (Mac): MD5, SHA1
Tips
AES128-SHA typically outperforms on new hardware. RC4-MD5 may still outperform AES on lower-end or embedded systems. Test both.
Keyboard Controls
Use shortcuts to manage NZBGet without a mouse:
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Shift+D/H/M/S/P – Navigate tabs and control downloads
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A, E, D, T, U, N, B – Manage queue items
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P, M, G, B, N – Process history items
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Enter/Escape – Confirm or cancel dialogs
Console Commands
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Start:
nzbget -s
ornzbget -D
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Stop:
nzbget -Q
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Add item:
nzbget -A <nzb-file>
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Monitor/Control:
nzbget -L
,-C
,-E
, andoutputmode
options
Remote Use
NZBGet allows control from a different machine via TCP/IP.
Closing Behavior
NZBGet stays active after closing the browser. To stop:
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Go to Settings > SYSTEM > Shutdown, or
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Exit via system tray