1. Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access (advisable not to have 2 active firewalls b/c they can interfere with each other);
Firewall configuration instructions (click on link)
2. The LW port test page is still down, but you can still test if your port 6346 is open but you MUST have LW open at the same time. Go here & type in 6346:
http://home.no.net/tgrumpy/ct/dex.php So what's the response to your port test?
Can you give us a total desciption of your set up:
3. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
4. What firewalls you have?
5. How much ram?
6. Hard Disk space available?
7. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
8. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
9. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?
10. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
11. Who is your isp provider?
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
13. Are you on a network with other computers sharing the same connection or router? If yes, are any of those or your comp using another p2p sharing program such as LW or another?
These details are vital if you want us to find out what your connection problem is.