Simply close eMule, drop the downloaded nodes.dat into this folder, and restart the application. Troubleshooting Common Issues
Inside eMule, go to Options > Kad and click "Bootstrap from known clients" . If you have any server connection or a single known friend, this can regenerate a working nodes.dat automatically. emule nodes.dat
The nodes.dat file is the key to the decentralized aspect of eMule. It bridges the gap between a standalone client and the global Kad network. Simply close eMule, drop the downloaded nodes