rogerbid Hi
Yes it would not hert to update java
Now! Use this Blue Link to get "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 12" Use the off line installer, NOT the (recommended) one, 4th one down.
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Your Netgear/WGR614v5 needs configuring to work with Limewire.
Use this blue link.it will open on the page you need & dont forget to create a static IP first, & click apply after changing each setting.
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