Connection Problems

[bearsy80]

Hey there, My name is Claire and i am having trouble connecting to limewire after installing pro. I will try and give you as much info as possible but pre-warning not the best with computer terms

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) : Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? Windows XP firewall
3. How much ram? 256
4. Hard Disk space available? 48.56
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.): Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? ethernet/usb adsl modem router
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? House
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. LimeWirem pro 4.12.11
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? arach
10. 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? Its shows 'Your test worked!'
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. No
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. i have had basic and never had any problems until i installed pro
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes.
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? Sorry i am confused on this term

I hope these answers make sense

Claire

[mickjapa108]

Bearsy80 Hi.

6 ethernet/usb adsl modem router, What brand & model No's ?

8 What version of java ?
(Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...)Will show both LW & Java version.

Try switching to Manual Port forward using port numbers between 45000 To 65000
Both Manual Port forward No, & listening port should be set at the same number
In LimeWire, GO to Tools/Options/Advanced/Firewall Config & use Manual Port forward.

[bearsy80]

Hi There,

The brand is a Web Excel and not sure on the model number - couldnt find it on the box.

Java version - 1.6.0_01

Changed that one to manual port forwarding

[mickjapa108]

bearsy80 Hi.

Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.

Now! Use this Link to get (jre-1.5.12) Use the off line installer, NOT the (recommended) one,
Java SE Downloads - Previous Release - JDK 5
When Download is completed.
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.

there's only 2 listed there so im thinking its this one as you said adsl.
Click on Blue Link to port_forward your modem/router & dont forget to create a static IP
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall
OK friend

[bearsy80]

Hi,

I have done the first part and got rid of java and reinstalled it.

I went onto port forward but my modem is not on there.

I tried limewire but still nothing.

Claire

[mickjapa108]

Your modem/router needs configuring & if you cant look on the side or bottom of
it & give me the model numbers, How can i possibly help you.
Peace.

[bearsy80]

The model number on the bottom is PT-3808

I hope that helps

[mickjapa108]

Hi
Explore the CD, that came with it,(Don't run it) there must be a set up page on
something, a read me, or PDF doc have a look.
or try searching Google.

[bearsy80]

I dont really think that the problem is with the modem. Before i downloaded pro i was running the previous version that was free and i never had any problems with it.

Thankyou for all your help but i think its time to realise this just wont work and i am wasting your time and mine.

Thankyou for all your help

[birdy]

Hi bearsy,

Before you give up, just try these things

In LW go tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Now change LW's listening port to 64049 > apply > ok.

If that doesn't help, delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will kill all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. If you're not sure of your settings, go through LW's tools > options & write them all down, so that you can reset things later.

Last thing to try: Reinstall this Java version. Use the JRE offline installer & remove your current Java version before you install this one.
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