Here is my checklist.

1. OS version?

Windows XP

2. What firewalls you have?

Windows security, with exceptions checked

3. How much ram?

512mb

4. Hard Disk space available?

100gb

5. Connection type?

cable - adsl

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?

D-Link - ADSL Modem - DSL -200 (Generation II)

7. Where are you trying to connect from?

home

8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have?

lw ver. 4.12.6; java ver 1.5.0_06

9. Who is your ISP provider?

Gibtelecom

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?

Tes 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.

1st try

13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?

yes.