I am new to this forum but have been reading several of the postings the past couple of weeks trying to find an answer to my connection problems with the new free version of LimeWire. I think I may have accidentally found a solution to the problem because I can now connect with no problems.

I recently switched to DSL and installed the provider's software and their DSL Modem. The modem is a SpeedStream model. After checking several different things with my XP, SP2 firewall (Including port forwarding) with still no connection I began to check further. I discovered that my SpeedStream Modem installs its own firewall provided by the SpeedStream software. After accessing the SpeedStream options site through my ISP Provider (Alltel) I found I needed to manually change the settings of the modem firewall. After I disabled the firewall there
(Recommended by the modem techs) I was able to immediately connect at blazing speeds. I am now using the XP firewall and my antivirus software with no problems (so far).

I have read several postings about port forwarding and other firewall issues but had not seen anything refering to what I did. This is not through a proxy but dealt specifically with the software that is installed when the DSL modem is installed. I'm not sure if other modem manufacturers include the same thing but it might be another option to check? My DSL provider recommended that this firewall be disabled in all the literature I read at the site I didn't just do it on my own.


Good Luck,
Dave

Noticed there have been several folks checking this post and was curious if it had helped anyone?

I know how frustrating the whole process is and really hope this may help someone out.

Merry Christmas!
Dave

Good to hear you solved your connection issue. I hope it helps other Speedstream users. Can you check to see whether that was NAT you turned off? I'd be curious to know whether you disabled the entire NAT firewall which blocks incoming on certain ports (whereas port forwarding opens individual ports.)

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Sorry, I'm really new at this and don't exactly know what an NAT is?

I did a search through my ISP and found refrence to a firewall associated with my SpeedStream 5200 Modem and instructions on how to disable it. After I followed these instructions provided by my ISP Techs I was able to connect with no problems. I'm still using XP, SP2's firewall and Nortons.


Dave

http://portal.alltel.net/downloads/links/firewall/

Here is the link I followed to disable the firewall.


Dave