thanks for replying.

using windows xp
java version
firewalls only xp firewalls - have no other installed
connection im using is wireless broadband -clearwire if that helps
connecting from home - not sharing connection at all
limewire was working perfectly for me to begin with but then stopped

port test give me back no connection

not sure what else i can tell you to help but any help would be greatly appreaciated!
thanks!