For me, my LW stays at Starting Connection and does nothing. Here's my info:

OS: XP
LW & Java version: LW 4.14. & the newest Java update (just installed several days ago)
Firewall you're using: Just the Windows one, and it is disabled. I do have Webroot Spy Sweeper, but I don't think that does anything.
Modem/router brand & model: Linksys WRT54G
ISP: SBC Yahoo!
Connection type (DSL etc): DSL
Where you connect from (home, school etc): home
Are you sharing a connection with other computers: yes- I connect using a wireless connector thingy to the main computer in a room next door.
Is this your first try with LW: no, I used to be able to use LW successfully-- but then for some reason, it stopped. I have done no configurations to the computer at all and LW doesn't work.