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Originally Posted by birdy How do you have the router set up (UPnP enabled if it supports UPnP, port forwarded or nothing)?
In LW go tools > options > advanced > firewall config & check if LW's listening port has changed...this can happen sometimes & can stuff up any port forwarding. If port forwarding is in place, log into the router & check all the config there. |
The listening port is 41920 o.O. What should it be on? And I have it set to Use UPnP.
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Originally Posted by birdy Double check your XP firewall conifg. |
Yes, it's set to allow Limewire.
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Originally Posted by birdy I'm not sure if the 5100 supports UPnP, if it does & you haven't already tried, enable UPnP & then choose the UPnP option within that LW firewall config page. Apply to save a change. |
I don't see why my modem wouldn't support UPnP. This is the first time this has ever happened.
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Originally Posted by birdy Or you could try port forwarding if you haven't already, that should get rid of the firewall icon & hopefully help with your connection! Follow the directions here http://www.portforward.com/english/r...0/Limewire.htm
Don't forget the step of setting up a static IP. LW's listening port & the port forwarded MUST be the same number. |
I'll try the link in a bit and tell you the results.