diff --git a/src/pref.py b/src/pref.py
index 709aa0129..72957069d 100644
--- a/src/pref.py
+++ b/src/pref.py
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ DEFAULT_PREFS = {
 	"listen_on" : [6881,6889],
 	"lock_tray" : False,
 	"max_active_torrents" : -1,
-	"max_connections" : 600,
+	"max_connections" : 400,
 	"max_download_rate" : -1,
 	"max_download_rate_bps": -1.0,
 	"max_number_downloads" : -1.0,
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ DEFAULT_PREFS = {
 	"use_default_dir" : False,
 	"use_natpmp" : False,
 	"use_upnp" : False,
-	"use_utpex" : False,
+	"use_utpex" : True,
 	"window_height" : 480,
 	"window_maximized" : False,
 	"window_pane_position" : -1,