Cant connect

[The_cool_one11]

I have tried all that I can and I still cannot connect to the network.

Im running Windows Xp service pack 2.

Dell pentium 4 2.6 GHZ

[Grandpa]

We will need a little more information to be able to help.


OS, Windows 98/2000/XP
CPU, P4 3.0 GHz/AMD 64 3200+Ghz
Memory, 256MB/512MB
Video card & platform Radion/Nvidia
Connection, Dial-up/DSL
LimeWire Version 4.8.1/4.9.11
Java Version 1.4.2/1.5.4
Are you using a router, Brand/Model#
What firewall you use if any
What Antivirus if any
Are you new to LimeWire or Experienced
An accurate description of your problem

[The_cool_one11]

Originally posted by Grandpa
We will need a little more information to be able to help.


OS, Windows 98/2000/XP
CPU, P4 3.0 GHz/AMD 64 3200+Ghz
Memory, 256MB/512MB
Video card & platform Radion/Nvidia
Connection, Dial-up/DSL
LimeWire Version 4.8.1/4.9.11
Java Version 1.4.2/1.5.4
Are you using a router, Brand/Model#
What firewall you use if any
What Antivirus if any
Are you new to LimeWire or Experienced
An accurate description of your problem

Windows XP SP2
Pentium 4 2.6 GHZ
512 MB
Nividia Geforce 5200 FX
Satilite type dealy
4.9.23
1.4.2
Linksys WRT54G
none
MacAffee
Experianced
Just doesn't connect after a long time, or when it starts up.

[Grandpa]

With Limewire open go to the upper left corner and click on tools/options/advanced/firewall configuration in the pop up window put a tick in the use UPnP option. While you are there look at listening port make sure it is 6346 because you may have to port forward if this option doesn't work. If it doesn't work go to the link below and set your router to 6346.

http://portforward.com/

[The_cool_one11]

Well I have what you said. The thing is it worked for like a year and then suddenly it didnt work, I did not change anything with my router.

[Grandpa]

I didn't have any problems with the older versions of LW but the new ones need to be configured right or they will act up some times they will work and some times they wont are you running in UPnP mode. Or are you manually port forwarding.

[The_cool_one11]

UPnP

[Grandpa]

OK go back to the first post from and instead of marking UPnP mark Manually. then go to the link and follow the instructions on port forwarding your router model if you have trouble with the port forwarding post back here and I will try to walk you through it.

[The_cool_one11]

Well I have tried everything, and still it will not connect, all the firewalls on my comp are turned off, and I get the "you have no internet connect or a firewall is blocking limewire" message, it cant be a firewall as none are on, and I have internet so I dont know what to do.

[Grandpa1]

I believe your router has a firewall in it. I run through a Linksys router an it has a firewall in it. Can you connect your Internet directly to your computer. No going through the router and see if you get the same message or if LimeWire connects.