having mammoth problems searching and downloading...here's what i know about my comp (i'm not a pro so i apologize for any inaccuracies):

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) WINDOWS XP
2. What firewalls you have? NORTON AND WINDOWS
3. How much ram? UNKNOWN
4. Hard Disk space available? PLENTY
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) CABLE
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? D-LINK WBR 1310
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? CONDO COMPLEX
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. 4.12.15
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? PERSONA COMMUNICATIONS
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? MY 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, 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? UHHH...SINCE I COULD DO PNP BEFORE, I GUESS THAT
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall NORTON ANTIVIRUS
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). CANADA

Thanks for your help! This is driving me batty!