Hey folks I Just installed LM and I my connection quality remains at one bar. I am not getting any downloads can someone help. thanks


Can you give us a total description of your set up:
1. OS version? (Eg: Windows 98) MS Windows XP Pro SP2
2. What firewalls you have? Norton Internet Security.
3. How much ram? 256
4. Hard Disk space available? 140 GB
5. Connection type? (Eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) DSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Zoom ADSL X5 Modem. Netgear Prosafe 16 Port 10/100 Switch model FL116
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)? Home
8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. 4.16.2 Pro, 1.6.0_02
9. Who is your ISP provider? Bell South
10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. computer is connected to the switch which in turn is connected to the router
11. 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? This Works
These details are vital if you want us to find out what your connection problem is.

Try the fixes in the post below.
If LW Will Not Connect

Start off by changing Java versions...a lot of people had connection issues with the Java version that you have Remember to uninstall all versions of Java (Add/Remove Programs) before installing a new one.

If that doesn't help, go through the other fixes carefully.

Also have a look at this post...even though it's very old, a few people have recently found that it's worked for them.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/78282-post22.html

If you're sure that you've tried everything there & done it properly, have a look at port forwarding for your modem. The instructions are here.
Port Forwarding for the Zoom X5
Don't forget to set up a static IP address first! LW's lilstening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded within the modem setup should all be the same number