I am running WinXP Pro (internal grumblings aside) and until the 2.2.3 version I was able to connect without any problems. I am able to use Gnucleus with limited success. But what blows my mind is the fact that I can connect to the Gnutella network with Gnucleus but am 100% unsuccessful with LimeWire. I prefer LimeWire, as do a couple of users in my office. Our network is not standalone, but is connected to the backbone of a vast network and I am still trying to understand how Gnucleus succeeds to connect where LimeWire does not.

I have tried forcing my IP address to a lower port, but that is also unsuccessful. I know the entire network has 'sealed off' a number of higher port ranges, probably in an effort to discourage use of these clients. Is there any way to provide alternate ports to connect to?

Thanks for any help or info in advance.