Tried all, still can't connect. Check if I've done it right?
 

Hi,
My options are running out...and still can't get Limewire to connect.
Here are what I've done.

1. I've tried www3.limewire.com:6346, and failed. So now I know my ISP blocks it. I've disabled firewall.

2. Knowing my ISP block...I tried to probe some ports (using grc.com), and all I got stealth. Don't know if my ISP have block all high numbered ports.

3. So, the only way is via proxy. Tried many proxy...has been hours changing from one proxy to the other.

Now....I just want to make sure what I've done is correct.

My setup is I'm connected via linksys router (wrt54g). Now I know this router have some issues, but I manage to get connected to limewire before my ISP blocks it recently.

So here are my questions.

1. Is it correct to leave "Use PnP" check?

2. What port should I put in Listening Port? I've tried many and all that was suggested in previous forum (e.g 3500, 50012, etc.)

3. Assuming I leave "Use PnP" check and some number in Listening Port, I just have to keep on trying the proxy until I get it right.

Greatly appreciate some help here.

Please...can anyone tell if I'm doing it right?

Listen port and manual port should be the same?

I hope the information below helps.

Can you give us a total description of your set up:
1. OS version?
- Win XP Home
2. What firewalls you have?
- None, Turned Off.
3. How much ram?
- 512MB
4. Hard Disk space available?
- >40GB
5. Connection type? (Eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
- ADSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
- WRT54G v5 Linksys router (UPnP enabled)
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...) Will show both LW & Java version.
- Latest 4.10
9. Who is your ISP provider? ( AOL/MSN/Comcast/Tiscal)
- Some small company
10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
- 1 more laptop sharing internet via wireless. Total 2 laptop connected to Linksys Router via wireless, then router to wireless bridge(provided by ISP).
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?
- This does not work (I think my ISP block it).

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

- No firewall

12. Do This test, Is the result True/False?
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showt...3757#post103757 Is the result True/False
- False

13. Do a speed test post the results here.

http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/