1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) MAC OSX 10.3.9
2. What firewalls you have? dont know
3. How much ram? ? 256
4. Hard Disk space available? 12.42 GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? dont know
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? student accomodation
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. LW: 4.12.6 Java: 1.4.2_9
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? U-want internet
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there? Your Test Worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New Problem with Experienced User
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? YES

have been using limewire for a few years, never had a problem with connecting and all of a sudden its stopped. dont know what i've done other than update some software from apple but this has never proved to be problem before, hopefully someone can help me....have tried everything i can think off