router model is f5d7230-4

Thank you. Follow the F5D7230-4v7.01 instructions here carefully: http://www.portforward.com/english/r...1/Limewire.htm
Remember you'll need to set up a static ip before you do the port forwarding otherwise it won't work. Instructions on how to do this included.

BTW if you don't have the F5D7230-4v7.01 then see F5D7230-4 here http://www.portforward.com/english/r...4/Limewire.htm

After this you may need to save the settings in your router & also reboot ... I'm not sure about your brand. But you'll also need to restart LW after you have completed the process.

i did the upnp thing and it didnt help i checked my windows fire wall and the box is checked n the only thing i can think of that changed it is my norton firewall was a trial version but after it it let me on it till my step mom touched the comp but every once in a blue moon like i said it will let me on but then when i log off it later it is no longer lettin me on

Try the port forwarding instead. Yes your norton might also be an issue.

how can i port foward if i dont know what port limewire is using

By default LW uses port 6346. But you can also try any between 49152 - 65535 such as 64049

ok i tried and failed im retarded wit this stuff hahaha keep the suggestions comin im gonna have my uncle try it

ok now im frustratedwhy does it always happen to me

hey guys i dont know how but my dad had downloaded aol security and limewire started workin is it possible that lime wire was connected through my norton and then when my step mom deleted it the limewires connection to the internet was deleted too?