wall in front of globe
 

ive tried everything to get rid of that wall in front of globe. I need some help.

What have you tried? Make sure you're only using 1 software firewall & that it's configured properly
Firewall setup

Have you been through all the advice here & checked out enabling UPnP or port forwarding if your router has an internal firewall (most do)?
Connection problems? Check here first!
Did you do the port test & did it work?

What are your details?

OS(Win XP etc)
LW & Java version (help > about LW & you'll see)
Firewall you're using
Modem/router brand & model
ISP
Connection type (DSL etc)
Where you connect from (home, school etc)
Are you sharing a connection with other computers
Is this your first try with LW

I've got the same problem... here's my specs and what I've tried to figure out..



OS: XP
LW & Java version: LW 4.14.4 ... and I also have FrostWire 4.10.9 Beta, and J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6.
Firewall you're using: as far as I know I only have 1 actual firewall - windows - and it is disabled. I have Peer Guardian, which I disabled, Webroot Spy Sweeper, which I exited, and an outdated version of McAfee Security Center-- which I exited just in case.
Modem/router brand & model: 2Wire HomePortal 1800HG
ISP: SBC Yahoo!
Connection type (DSL etc): DSL/Cable I think... >>;
Where you connect from (home, school etc): home
Are you sharing a connection with other computers: yes- I connect using a wireless connector thingy to the main computer in a room next door.
Is this your first try with LW: no, I used to be able to use LW successfully-- and then something happened to the Java and it wouldn't load, so I started using eDonkey, which worked OK (but not great) until recently when it wouldn't connect to anything so I fixed the Java problem and downloaded LW again only to find that it's not a problem with LW it's something else that's blocking me...

I am really fuzzy on what the hell uPnP is... I've read stuff tonight trying to understand and it's just giving me a headache... but I really don't care so long as I can get this working agian.

I've also tried going http://www.portforward.com/english/r...g/Limewire.htm <-- there, and had difficulty with adding LW to my OK list... it kept giving me an "unkown error" when I left the port range fields blank so I went back to LW to see what port numbers were defaulted in options and entered "6346" and "48403." It then successfully added LW and I did the same for Frostwire by typing out Frost Wire... anyway I don't have any idea what it was supposed to do but I did it and LW still detects a firewall.

Apparently it's a common problem... and I have tried to figure out what this person's talking about: http://www.frostwire.com/forum/viewt...light=firewall
to no avail, and I also read all of http://www.frostwire.com/forum/viewt...light=firewall .

I'm pretty much a fast learner... and I'm just hoping to God I just missed something silly and minor because I don't know what the hell is going on or why nothing I try is working. I had a friend tell me to kill any ability to upload to see if it's an ISP block and so I did that but still nothing. I've worked on it for like... 4 hours... please help! X_X

Here would be a link for your wireless; you might find the answers there:
http://support.2wire.com/cgi-bin/two...o+port+forward
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1.../Smilywais.gif

Jadewyn,
You said that you "went back to LW to see what port numbers were defaulted in options and entered "6346" and "48403"... LW's listening port & connection port should be the same number.You should also have that same port number allowed within your software firewall. Just one port number.

Also, when you forward a port for FW, use a different port to the one you've forwarded for LW.
(the person in the FW thread's talking about enabling UPnP, I have no idea about that... I just went straight to port forwarding)

Sorry if I've read your post wrong & got you confused:o

Well... I've got the brick wall to disappear (YAY) but something is still not letting anything connect on Frostwire... :confused:

I wonder if it has to do with the step for the port forwarding that asks you to type "Limew1" and "Limew2" For FW would it just be "Frostw1" and "Frostw2?"

At any rate, I have successfully forwarded my LW port using Manual Port Forward: 41816. ^_^;

THANKS SO MUCH for your help. XD; I was pretty sure I was almsot there but somehow my lack of understanding just threw me off and I kept changing different things to try to get it to work... :o Sorry to confuse you. :p

Did you do the port test & did it work?yes it did


OS(Win XP etc)XP
LW & Java version (help > about LW & you'll see)LW 4.12.4
Firewall you're usingNorton Anti-Virus 2006, but i dont have Norton Personal Firewall and windows
Modem/router brand & model. westel
ISP:West Central
Connection type (DSL etc)DSL/Cable
Where you connect from (home, school etc)home
Are you sharing a connection with other computers. yes 1
Is this your first try with LW. i had it before and it worked just fine.

i took it off the windows one.

You didn't specify the exact brand of your westell, so I just took a guess:
http://portforward.com/english/route...d/Limewire.htm
Try to portforward following the suggestions made at that website...
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1.../Smilywais.gif

Jadewyn,
Yes, I just added a FW1 & FW2... exactly the same as for LW (but a different port number). I've got a different router but I think the same principle applies:)
See below for a screenshot of my router page!

Cool! Thanks! :D

Sorry JBAM23 for taking over your thread a little... >>;

For me, my LW stays at Starting Connection and does nothing. Here's my info:

OS: XP
LW & Java version: LW 4.14. & the newest Java update (just installed several days ago)
Firewall you're using: Just the Windows one, and it is disabled. I do have Webroot Spy Sweeper, but I don't think that does anything.
Modem/router brand & model: Linksys WRT54G
ISP: SBC Yahoo!
Connection type (DSL etc): DSL
Where you connect from (home, school etc): home
Are you sharing a connection with other computers: yes- I connect using a wireless connector thingy to the main computer in a room next door.
Is this your first try with LW: no, I used to be able to use LW successfully-- but then for some reason, it stopped. I have done no configurations to the computer at all and LW doesn't work.

eek! the Linksys WRT54G has firmware problems. Best bet is port forwarding. Even better is re-adjusting the firmware code yourself ... but you need to know what you're doing otherwise you may render the device inoperable. See the UPnP & port forwarding sections here Connection problems? Check here first! (click on link)

i really dont understand this static ip address:confused thing, im pretty slow when it come to this stuff.i need a little help trying to figure out my static ip address

Is this any help? Assigning your Computer a Static IP Address - Windows XP

Problems downloading
 

I just re-installed Windows XP, drivers and Java (latest). I didn't install any other software. I have a Belkin Router. I've had no problems with LW before re-installing XP, but now I can't seem to get any files downloaded. The program starts ok, no errors while installing/downloading/opening. I tried all the suggestions in the forum, including disable both firewalls (windows/router, even at the same time --> but the brick wall stays!). As said, I have no other programs as anti-virus.
I'm clueless....!?

Mr_Oy!

Have you followed all the suggestions in this thread...
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=51357

Again: Yes, I've tried everything!

1 --> test worked!
2 --> yes, tried this, also turned both firewalls off!
3 --> yes, in routersettings UPnP enabled
4 --> no such programs installed yet....

what now?

Oy!

1. Do this test: Bug Report instructions & sample image Is the result True/False?

2. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?

3. (a) What brand & model of modem/router do you have? (b) What software firewalls do you have?

1 --> I don't get a test! (I got anather forum)
2 --> yes (also if i turn both firewalls xp/router off!)
3 --> Belkin F5D7231 only Win XP firewall --> I haven't installed any software exept LW, XP and drivers yet!

Oy!

This is the Bug Report sample

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...2&d=1126104837

Could you also include your specs.

Please try to answer all the questions. Just copy paste this and put answers in. Sorry for any repeat questions


1. What's your connection like - do you have any green bars at all?
Is there a brick wall in front of world ?

2. Do this test & see if it works. What does it say ?
http://www3.limewire.com:6346

3. What are your details

OS ? (Win XP, Mac OSX etc.)
How much free harddiskspace ?
How much RAM ?
LW & Java version ? (In Limewire press Help>about LW & you'll see)
What Firewall you're using ?
Modem/router brand & model ?
Are you using portforwarding, UPnP or nothing ? (Tools>Options>Advanced>Firewall Config)
What is your listening port ? (Same as above)
ISP (Internet Service Provider) ?
Connection type ? (Dial-Up, ADSL, DSL etc) + Speed Up/Down if you know
Where you connect from (home, school etc)
Are you sharing a connection with other computers
Has Limewire ever worked for you ? If so how long have you been using it ?

Have you tried using any other P2P apps & if so, do you have the same problems ?

Also include any attempts to fix this. It helps people rule things out

AFAIK the Belkin don't have a reliable UPnP implementation, thus port forwarding is probably your best bet. Find your model here http://www.portforward.com/routers.htm the most important step is the 1st one which is setting up a static ip. ;)

BTW if you're running xp sp2 then see MS & 3rd party patches to improve your connections.

Sorry sleepless ... I'm a bit slow today ... lol :D

That's OK. I thought you had forgot him :eek:

frustrated
 

I have a wall in front of my globe too. When i first downloaded limewire it worked fine, but the next time i tried to get on it it wouldnt connect.I have tried everything. does anyone have any ideas.

Scroll up to post #20 & answer Sleepless's questions (post back with the answers). Do the port test & see if it works.

Make sure that you're only using 1 software firewall & that it's configured properly
Firewall setup
Read through this thread, it's got heaps of info
Connection problems? Check here first! Your modem/router has probably got it's own internal firewall... check out the info about enabling UPnP & port forwarding.
:)

1. What's your connection like - do you have any green bars at all? none
Is there a brick wall in front of world ? YES

2. Do this test & see if it works. What does it say ? IT WORKED
http://www3.limewire.com:6346

3. What are your details

OS ? (Win XP, Mac OSX etc.) WIN XP
How much free harddiskspace ? 94.97
How much RAM ? .99GB
LW & Java version ? 4.12.06 1.50._03
What Firewall you're using ? McAfee
Modem/router brand & model ? doesnt say
Are you using portforwarding, UPnP or nothing ? tried that(Tools>Options>Advanced>Firewall Config)
What is your listening port ? (Same as above) 6000
ISP (Internet Service Provider) ? watchtv
Connection type ? dsl
Where you connect from (home, school etc) home
Are you sharing a connection with other computers no
Has Limewire ever worked for you ? If so how long have you been using it ?
yes the first time and then it quit
Have you tried using any other P2P apps & if so, do you have the same problems ? never had problems with kazaa
I've tried everyting on the other threads

Is the XP firewall turned off? Did you double check that the McAfee firewall's configured?
Try to find out the brand & model of your modem/router;)

Which one did you try... enabling UPnP or port forwarding?

the xp firewall is off
i think the modem is a cable labs cxc150, not for sure
and the McAfee firewall web page will not load it says it is having technical difficulties
i tried both UPnP and forwarding

sorry i didnt try port forwarding because i cant find out what modem i have

Did you reboot the modem-router device after doing those changes? Many such devices require rebooting or restarting in order to make the changes & save them properly & to reset themselves to the new settings. And if you do port forwarding ... you MUST set up a static ip first before forwarding or else the entire process won't work! ;)

When you log into your router (you would've had to do this to enable UPnP) , does it tell you the brand & model;)

Hey Botox... lookin' good!!!

The modems Make and Model number should be written under it...

Same here i got the wall infront of the globe.....however i have tried all the ways mentioned in the forum such as port forwarding, off my window firewall
configure my linksys router i still got wall there but my connection bar is full and green. And i dont have have any others firewall software in my desktop.

a

Some Lynksys routers need a firmware update to work. What it the exact make and model ?

erm well i manage to solve it as it is due to nvidia firewall so i download its uility and shut it off. And the wall disappear.

But the funny thing is when i use LW(totally exit & enter) with secure tunnel software(start first), the wall is there after it connected but when switch to NO PROXY and re-connect(LW no exit) the wall disappeared.

So i just dis-connected LW again and change setting back with proxy then re-connect(no exit for LW), the wall never re-appeared.

Why is that so?

Have no idea :D

The only thing I use proxy for is the school network and I had to have someone configure it for me. You could probably teach me more about proxys' then I can teach you

erm well the reason i use proxy is because i want to play safe and i want to have my IP address masked when downloading.

In fact i use tunneling software rather than those free proxies as it hard to find a good one. i got two tunneling software that is http-tunnel and secure tunnel and i use it with limewire and morpheus to test how well they work and
limewire work very well secure tunnel software whereas morphues dont seem working with either of them....still trying to configure to make it work. i am trying to configure if http tunnel work well with limewire or not.

Btw if i am using limewire(free version) one, does it have a limit downloading/uploading speed?

As with proxy or no proxy my speed is around 5kbs/s to 20kbs/s.

You should post links to those programs. Someone might find them interesting to try

There is no limit

My max is 250 down/60 up and I have got 225 before on a single file

With several files have been maxed out (BTW that totally f*cks up limewire. Speeds start fluxuating)

wow your connection speed is so good so even you downloading a audio
also give you that speed?

as the speed i provide before is based on audio downloading, i have not tried video or any application yet.

btw one doubts if limewire free version got no speed limit then y paid for a pro version one?

isnt that limewire pro version should have higher speed than basic one?

as i am thinking to upgrade to pro version or not as i just purchase morpheus ultra. So are you using basic or pro version to have your mentioned speed above?

below are the links for tunneling software
www.http-tunnel.com
www.secure-tunnel.com

Only audio gets that speed. This is not always of course. Depends on uploadspeed of the hosts that you connect to

TY for posting the links

Might have a look when I have a bit of free time

Basic connects to 8 hosts and pro to 10

Let's say these hosts all have 20 KB/s up available then you get 160 KB/s with basic and 200 KB/s with pro

I use pro, but have got speeds like that with basic. As I said it all depends on the hosts that you are downloading from at the any given time

oh i see my speed is from 1 or 2 hosts and max is 4 hosts and i will have more than 20kb/s

so is there any main difference between pro and basic version?

hmmm.... how come max is 4 hosts ?

More likely to find rare files. Doesn't make much difference on the popular ones

lol i also dont know why but for morpheus ultra i got abit faster bit like more than 30kbs/s for as few hosts too

My LW worked great and now all I get is "Connection Status Leaf" and brick wall in front of globe (comprable to previous threads) and no green bars to the left of it. Any idea why things won't connect?

I have already been through troubleshoot on FAQ and confirmed Gnutella settings and corresponding port but nothing.

Any wizards out there looking to drop some knowledge or insight?

thanks,
Gotafix?

Are you on a college network?

Hiya!

I know everyone is saying this- but i too have a wall infront of my globe. Ive enabled limewire access on my norton personal firewall and windows firewall is turned off, and i still cant connect!

Please help me!!

Jessica

Please explain, how do you connect to the internet?


UK Bob

i just replied to you by email- did you get it?

All in all it's just another brick in the wall...

I am experiencing the same problem and continue to troubleshoot to reclaim those glory days when this LW system worked like a charm (upon initial install).

gotafix?

gotafix, we're going to need some info :eek:
What has changed since everything worked well...hardware? ISP? New software? Anything? How long have you been having the connection problem?

Have you double checked your firewall config & made sure that you're only using 1 software firewall? Have you done this port test & did it work?
http://www3.limewire.com:6346

What are your details?

OS(Win XP etc)
LW & Java version (help > about LW & you'll see)
Firewall you're using
Modem/router brand & model
ISP
Connection type (DSL etc)
Where you connect from (home, school etc)
Are you sharing a connection with other computers
Is this your first try with LW

How's your router set up? Do you have UPnP enabled or are you port forwarding (or neither)?

Jessica

Got your email but you have set it so that I cannot reply directly online.

Anyway, it seems that you are connected to the internet via an ISP, for which you must pay a monthly subscription fee. If you were still connected to the university network I would have said that they must have introduced a firewall of some sort. But since you say you have a USB modem, and to my knowledge these do not have built in firewalls, then you could have put some sort of software on your PC that LW sees as a firewall.

Back in the past, I remember a version of LW that started to see PeerGuardian as a firewall, so I suggest you check what other additions you have added to your PC lately.

Finally, and I must say sorry for this silly question I am about to ask but are you sure you have a USB modem and not a modem/router (which has a built-in firewall) that is connected to your PC via a yellow cable?

If you have a modem/router device then that would have the firewall that LW is sensing.


UK Bob