If you're a pro user, the beta version will be at the bottom of your personal dwnld page. Otherwise go to: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/beta.shtml

Why should you need to log into LW? LW itself has no log-in function.

When LW is open, click Tools->Options & go to Bug report & click for an example. In the window that appears scroll down to the part that says: "Recieved incoming this session". If it says ‘True’ then LW has no problem with firewalls, but if 'False' it does have a prob.

So tell me the answer to the above questions & also tell me whether your bug report said 'True' or 'False'. What type of firewall do you use? What is your OS version? Do you use a router? What type of connection do you have? And where are you trying to connect from: home, work, school, etc.??