I have a macbook that has ran file sharing programs in the past but I've uninstalled them. I just downloaded LW today and, so far, I haven't gotten any signal. I tried all the tips you gave in the sticky posts but it hasn't changed. Can you help?
1. OS version? Mac OS X 10.6.4
2. What firewalls you have? The only one on my mac is turned off
3. How much ram? 2GB
4. Hard Disk space available? 40GB
5. Connection type? Wireless Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Netgear Wireless Router WGR614 v7
7. Where are you trying to connect from? House
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? LW 5.5.14, And my java is up to date on my mac
9. Who is your ISP? Insight Communications Company, L.P.
10. Click on this
port test link & tell us what happens. It won't load for me
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? no
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user? My first
13. How many red or grey or green bars do you see at bottom left of LW's screen? All grey
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? I have no idea what this means... sorry!
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? None
16. What country are you living in? US
17. Has
anything in your setup changed recently? Have you updated your version of LW or Java? Have you added any new software or new hardware? Have you updated any software? Have you moved house, changed internet plan or ISP etc etc? Nope