problem: i try connecting to limewire but it just keeps saying starting connection. there is a wall in front of a globe displayed. ihave tried openeing the gnutella ports, i even disabled the firewall completely but still nothing and the brick wall is still in front of the globe

my tech info:
windows xp sp2
768mb of ram
satellite broadband connection working perfectly
ez trust anti virus, no firewall
Gilat SkyEdge modem

Rather than disabling the firewall (make sure you're only using 1), better to configure it properly.
Firewall setup

Do this test & see whether it works
http://www3.limewire.com:6346

Have you tried using p2p apps before & if so, did they work?

Have a look through the thread below. If your port test doesn't work, try changing to a higher port as suggested by LOTR. Also check out his link to "Connection problems...check here first".
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...274#post189274

If you're still stuck, post back with your details (excuse any repeat questions!)

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

no iv had it before but then i had dial up, it worked finr with dial up

Something's blocking LW's default port. A few people have had trouble trying to connect if they're on satellite.
Did you try changing to a higher port? You could try calling your ISP & asking if they're blocking p2p. I don't know if the article below's going to help at all (don't know if your with Optus... Google found it when I was looking for info about your modem), have a read anyway.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum...fm/473201.html

i just contacted dragnet and asked if they were blocking p2p and how i could configure my setup to let limewire run. all i have to do now is wait...

Good luck!

they just wrote back saying they do not block p2p programs. what could it be?

what port numbers should i try? and how long should i wait for it to connect? i got it to connect once but it was downloading at 1kb/sec

Did you try changing to a higher port? Remember, you'll also have to change the port allowed through your software firewall as well.
If that didn't work then I don't know
Someone else might have a few more ideas... keep an eye on this thread. If nobody's answered in a day or so, bump the thread!

*If you have a look at LOTR's posts in the third link I gave you (post #2), he gives some port numbers to try!

ok im trying the port numbers now, if it keeps sayin starting connection should i let it go for 10 mins or so because at least now its not coming up with the error message