Downloaded SP2...Can't Connect

[Chuck_Wagon38]

I've been doing a lot of reading. Nothing I've tried has worked. I did download and install the SP2, and followed the advice to add ports for 6346. Nothing is working. Before I downloaded Pro, I could connect everyonce in a while. Limewire shows I'm still behind a Firewall even though I'm at home. I've even tried disableing the fire walls. What could I be missing?

[Lord of the Rings]

After installing SP2 it's often recommended to run this patch: http://www.lvllord.de/?url=tools

However that may not solve all your problems. It sounds like there's more to it re: firewalls.

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); Firewall configuration instructions (click on link)

Can you give us a total desciption of your set up:
1. 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?
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 (Internet Service Provider)?
10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.

[aftershocks]

I have a Compac Presario windows XP home
Qwest with msn isp actionteck modem
the firewals have been dissabled in and have
reconfigured windows firewall and norton
I steel get a popup that says that im connecting
and have an icon of firewall up I have tryed every
fix i seen am i missing somerthing

[Lord of the Rings]

If you're using Norton Firewall, then disable XP's firewall otherwise it will cause problems. It will also give you less security with 2 softw firewalls running simultaneously. There's been many a person on this forum who had that problem. MS also don't recommend running 2 firewalls as do most other firewall vendors.

Your actiontec, is it a modem or router. Have you enabled UPnP settings on it. If it doesn't have that ability then manual port forwarding is the way to go. See Connection problems? Check here first! (click on link) & find out if your device has UPnP abilities or not. You can find it by using your browser to access it & see what options it has. If you can't find universal plug & play option, then manual port forwarding is what you should do. Go to that section of the link above.