Connected Once but ... can't now? Why?
 

:bangh:

I had limewire up and running for some time. Then for some reason it stopped connecting. I uninstalled it and then reinstalled it and was able to download for about 2 hours .... now nothing.

What's going on?

Running:
WinXP - service pack 2
LimeWire - latest version
ISP - HughesNet (Satellite was once Direcway)
Router: LinkSys BEFSR41

Any other information needed to help me, let me know.

dog

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

Try changing to a higher port in the range of 49152 - 65535 (say 64049). You'll have to change LW's listening port (tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Apply to save a change), port numbers allowed through your software firewall & any port numbers forwarded through your router.

HughesNet have been known to shape bandwidth for p2p users but AFAIK they don't actually block ports (though this may have changed!).