I am using AOL version 7 I have Limewire version 2.4

Sometimes I load Limewire and I get connected and I lose it. Most times I am not connected and I I do not know how to get on. I have pressed every button!! I get the gnutella Ok when doing the telnet windows test. So I do not know what the problem is - can you help before I give up on this program. Thanks
marc.