LW says i have firewall on
 

But i really dont, i have never had it on within windows xpSP2 and i only use norton anti 05 with protection worm on. I get the same message as everone else, one bar for strength and then it says i m not conencted to the net. I was able to use LW a few weeks ago no prob. here is my info:


1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) WindowXP sp2
2. What firewalls you have? XP's version(which is disabled)
3. How much ram? 512
4. Hard Disk space available? 20 gigs
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) cable internet only, no tv option

6. * Modem & router brand name & model numbers? * Linksys BEFCMU10 modem and BEFSR41 for the router.

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...) limewire 4.3.37
9. Who is your isp provider (Internet Service Provider)? omnitelcom.com , very small provider in Iowa.

10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? No only this computer.

11. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ Test works fine.

Are you sure you don't have any other firewall other than XP firewall?
Nope, none that i know of, unless my router/modem has one, but its never been a prob before.

Any suggestions?

thexrock

1. Try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Point #2 in Fixes for Limewire (sample at bottom of page.)

See if that helps. If not see below.

2. Go to LW's menu bar, Tools>Options>Advanced>Firewalls & make sure UPnP option is ticked!!! Linksys devices use UPnP which allows LW to communicate directly with them to open whichever port is requested. LW is UPnP capable.

Also, go to Tools>Options>Speed & tick Disable Ultrapeer Capabilities. Remember to always press the Apply button after any changes.

Give LW plenty of time to connect. Leave it for up to 20+ mins to allow it to load properly all the incompletes & shared files & try to connect.

ok, i did all that, updated my java, upnp is checked and disabled ultrapeer as well. should i have my manual port forward on or on default?
Would the microsoft framnetwork have any play in this i wonder?

thexrock

Make sure your Linksys devices are set to use UPnP. I'm not sure whether they have a switch which enables this or it's on by default. Within LW, you set it for UPnP not manual port forward.

I don't even know what MS Framenetwork is. See if disabling it helps or vice-versa.

With some Linksys routers you have to enable the UPnP feature from the online page you can get there by typing 192.168.1.1 you will then have to enter your password if you have never been there before the default password is admin. Once you are there click on administration you will be able to enable UPnP from there.

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...all-router.jpg

Hi, yeah i have connected to limewire before, so i know its compatible with my linksys, however i did just go into the adminpanel and i did have to click on enable upnp. and i clicked save settings, now do u think this requires a pc reboot or a modem reboot for changes to take affect?


thexrock

i tried it, and it removed the firewall thing that pops up in limwire but download speeds are low or nothing at all but i have connected to limewire

yeah a balloon popped up and said found new device,but i still cant get connected, as a side note, i also went around my router with just the modem and it still doesnt wanna give me more than one bar.


thexrock

is your cable provider optimum?

nah its www.omnitelcom.com small provider in iowa, i asked them point blank whether they block limewire, they said they dont, i guess i ll have to take their word for it. dont know what else i can do?


thexrock