Ok I give up. If you won't even answer the questions asked in my 'system details' link...how am I supposed to know if you're using a router with an internal firewall???
:blink:

Good luck getting conected.

I never got the link that you were referring to. If it'll help get this program working, I'll answer any questions you have.

I'm not sure if the router has an internal or not...i'll check with my ISP and find out. I'm using a wireless router and the only computer I do limewire with is my laptop.

Hello I have the SAME exact problem someone plz help!

i used it 3 weeks ago and it was ALL FINE now its not connecting and when i search it says LW is connecting to the network and your search may not come up!

I have LW selected as exceptitions on my FIREWALL!

what next can someone plz tell me what my port # would be so i can try that?!

plz plz help sooN!

System details - help us to help you Please.

Cut n paste these Questions,put your answers in bold text Thank You.

Recently there's been a problem with people not providing enough details about their setup - despite being asked again & again.
So let's make it easy for everyone...the details that we need if we're going to be able to help with complex problems are:

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista)
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 (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ?
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?

These are all contained within the sticky Connection problems? Check here first!
but possibly some people are getting a bit confused or lost when we direct them to this sticky & ask them to provide their details.

This information can be vital
For instance, some ISPs are known for blocking p2p/throttling bandwidth,
some connection devices are known for being unreliable in certain situations.

So please, help us to help you & provide as much info as you can.
If you're new to LW or new to computers & aren't sure how to answer some questions,
or don't know what an ISP or router is - just say so. Nobody's going to yell at you:wink:
Even if you can't answer all the questions in one go...don't worry. Do the best you can & we'll take it from there.
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Peace.

Click on the blue link below & answer as many of the questions as you can;)
System details - help us to help you

Hi Birdy
When is a link not a link ? When its not clicked on, I like the way you refuse to give up.
As Bob Marly would say.
In the abundance of water them fool still thirsty,
Peace.

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista) XP
2. What firewalls you have ? WINDOWS FIREWALL HAS BEEN TURNED OFF
3. How much ram ? 1GB
4. Hard Disk space available ? 68GB
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ? CABLE VIA WIRELESS ROUTER
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ? ARRIS MODEM - CM550A & LINKSYS ROUTER WRT54GC
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ? [B******[/b]
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.? LW 4.8.1, JAVA 1.6.0_01
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ? HARGRAY
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ? IT SAID 'YOUR TEST WORKED'
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. THE ONLY OTHER SHARING PROGRAM I HAVE IS BEARSHARE. HOWEVER THE EXECUTABLE FILE IS ON AN EXTERNAL HARDRIVE THAT IS NOT CONTINUOUSLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.? 1ST TRY WITH LW
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ? I DON'T HAVE A BRICK WALL OR A WORLD ICON
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ? I'M NOT SURE WHAT YOU MEAN, WHICH PROBABLY MEANS THAT I HAVEN'T
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.? XP FIREWALL IS OFF

Rather than running without a firewall (very silly in my opinion), configure the XP firewall to allow LW.
Firewall setup

Your LW version's pretty ancient. If this is your first try with LW, why are you using such an old version?? There have been heaps of changes in LW since 4.8.1 (that's why you don't see the firewall icon...4.8.1 doesn't show it;))

You could try downloading the latest LW (4.12.11) & see if you can connect. If you do that, it will uninstall your current LW version. If you don't have the 4.8.1 installer saved then you'll lose that version.

Your router has an internal firewall. You could try port forwarding, here are the instructions.
Port Forwarding for the Linksys WRT54GC

Don't forget the step of setting up a static IP address. LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded within the router all have to be the same number.