im having the same connection problem as everyone else... i have one bar showing and have a brick wall infront of the globe.... and when i try to search it says that limmewire is trying to connect.... im not very comp savvy but i have been able to connect to limewire in the past.... but im having problems since i upgraded to the new version. i hope this info can help.... SORRY THAT I CANT FIGURE OUT SOME OF IT...



1. OS version? WINDOWS 98

2. What firewalls you have? NORTON ANTI VIRUS

3. How much ram? NOT SURE WHERE TO CHECK THIS

4. Hard Disk space available? 214{97 MB

5. Connection type? DIAL UP

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? HOW DO I FIND THIS???

7. Where are you trying to connect from HOUSE

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 4.12.11 JAVA 1.5.0_12

9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? AOL

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? SAYS 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 AN EXPERIENCED USER

13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? YES
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342

14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? NOT SURE

15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? NORTON ANTI VIRUS

16. What country are you living in? USA...IM IN NEW YORK