Can't Connect. Help?
 

I got DSL several weeks ago. When I first got it, Limewire worked great. However, after about a week, it stopped working. It now starts up fine, detects all the files I have, but just displays "Starting connection." I have tried all sorts of things, from turning off my firewall to getting 4.10.5 PRO. Even after all of those attempts, I have had no luck at getting Limewire to connect. Help?

Who is your ISP when LimeWire stops suddenly the are pretty good odds your ISP has started blocking or shaping P2P networks

I use Alltel. Has it been noted to block Limewire?

Not that I know of at this time. Have you called them and ask if they have started blocking P2P aps.

If they haven't have you added any new security software. And do you get a firewall icon over the globe in the lower left corner of the page.

Can you give us a total description of your set up:
1. OS version? (Eg: Windows 98)
2. What firewalls you have?
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (Eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?
8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
9. Who is your ISP provider? ( AOL/MSN/Comcast/Tiscal)
10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
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?
These details are vital if you want us to find out what your connection problem is.

* Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access (advisable not to have 2 active firewalls b/c they can interfere with each other. http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

12. Do This test, Is the result True/False?
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...757#post103757 Is the result True/False

13. Do a speed test post the results here.

Allright here's what I have:

Windows XP
McAffe Firewall
1k Ram
120 GB Hard Disk (about half full, or empty...)
DSL
Router: Seimens Speed Stream 4200
Home
Limewire 4.10.5 Pro; Java 1.4.2
Alltel as ISP
I don't share connection with other computers
Firewall icon shows up on limewire
Page Test didn't work, said it couldn't find server
Rec. Incoming test: False

I haven't talked to Alltel about the problem, is it something that they can fix?

Make sure the windows firewall hasn't been enabled. You are being blocked either by a firewall or Alltel has started blocking P2P apps if you don't have any firewalls running the it is most likely Alltel give them a call and ask them if they have started blocking P2P apps. You might find the link below interesting it is about ISP that block or shape p2p programs.

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=33712