I go weeks and weeks without being able to get a connection. I had a few days recently where I managed to get connected - I think the globe always stays behind the brick wall - but under FAQs (I think) it said that Limewire was detecting a Firewall. I have Limewire listed as an Exception so I don't see what the problem can be.

Does this happen on Limewire pro? If so it's not much of an advertisement for shelling out for it.