1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? Windows firewall
3. How much ram? 504MB of RAM
4. Hard Disk space available? 74.52GB Capacity 56.20GB FreeSpace
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Netopia 2241N-ITEL
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? Home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. Limewire 4.12.14 and Java 1.6.0_01
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Iowa Telecom
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? It worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. Not sharing, no connection to other computers
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. 1st time download (today)
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? I'm not really sure what this means, but my modem is only connected to my computer.
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall McAfee Virus Scan
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). USA

I hope this helps and someone can answer my questions. Thanks so much for your time.