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Headshot November 18th, 2006 06:37 PM

I'm New. It does not connect....don't move.
 
First off, I have LimeWirePro.
It says that it is Starting Connection but stays on teh first bar. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Please help.

I don't know if I should have gotten Shareaza....

Lord of the Rings November 18th, 2006 07:31 PM

We need these type of details to be able to help: System details - help us to help you (click on link)

Headshot November 18th, 2006 07:41 PM

1. OS version?
Windows XP

2. What firewalls you have?
Linksys

3. How much ram?
512mb

4. Hard Disk space available?
150+ GB

5. Connection type?
cable

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
WRT54GS

7. Where are you trying to connect from?
house

8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have?
LW 4.10.9 PRO , Java 1.5.0_03

9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)?
Comcast

10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?
It says: Your Test Worked!

11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
yes

12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. 1st try.

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

Lord of the Rings November 18th, 2006 08:15 PM

That particular router by linksys is a "lemon". They normally make good stuff, but not any number version with 54 in it. Unless you want to muck around with the firmware, I'd suggest you forward a port; go here & find your model: http://portforward.com/routers.htm

Also make sure your XP firewall is configured to allow LW access: Firewall configuration instructions (click on link)

Headshot November 18th, 2006 08:41 PM

My XP Firewall is and has been disabled.
The Port Forwarding stuff looks like it will take a while, so I'm going to do it tomorrow.

Will it reset all my previous setting for stuff like my PSP's connection? I'm starting to wonder if it's worth it....
I might have to do at the office....hehe...

Lord of the Rings November 18th, 2006 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Headshot
My XP Firewall is and has been disabled.... Will it reset all my previous setting for stuff like my PSP's connection?

You should not run without a firewall. Not sure what you mean about PSP. :confused:

Headshot November 19th, 2006 08:09 AM

I thought I was supposed to turn the XP firewall downn since it woyld be a second one. I have some Norton stuff and then that NAT or whatever firewall from my router.

My PSP(Playstation Portable) connects to the internet to play online. Would my connection settings be changed if I port forwarded?

Headshot November 19th, 2006 09:28 AM

port forward finished
 
I finished the port forward. Nothing has changed. Should I restart the linksys router?

Lord of the Rings November 19th, 2006 11:01 AM

Sorry for late reply. I don't use a linksys, but with my router, I do need to save settings & then reboot the router which properly saves & puts into action the changes. Re-starting LW also.

For PSP I'm not sure. It probably connects through a particular port or a no. of ports. If it doesn't work well, then go thru the manual & find which ports it uses & port forward those. You never did say which linksys model you have. Most work well in UPnP mode which means you don't need to port forward so long as UPnP is "enabled"! However, any of their models that have 54 in the version no. are unreliable due to firmware problems. (There is a firmware crak fix for it. But only recommended for the brave ones. People who have done it properly haven't looked back.)

You said you have Norton Stuff. What norton stuff? Firewall/NIS? or just anti-virus & repair utilities? If you're running norton firewall, then you should disable XP's firewall & configure norton's firewall; Configuring Norton Internet Security

Headshot November 19th, 2006 04:11 PM

I think I am just using Norton Protection Center w/ Symantec. I have a pull down/up thing in my bar at the bottom if that helps you any.

I am going to restart/boot my router in 15 minutes...


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