Problem Connecting to Limewire and any p2p programs
 

1. OS version? ) Windows XP Pro
2. What firewalls you have? Norton Internet Security ( Allowed all my programs)
3. How much ram? 1.5gb
4. Hard Disk space available? 60gb
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Modem:Aztech DSL 350E Router: Linksys BEFW11S4
7. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? Limewire 4.12.6 Java 1.5.0_10
8. Who is your isp provider (Internet Service Provider)? Streamyx ( Malaysia)
9. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? No
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!'. It Works

I have trouble connecting to Limewire, Bitcomet, iTunes and every p2p program. I had no problem about a month ago till recently. I have tried everything from reformatting my computer, router setting and configuration of norton but nothing helps. :bangh:
I have also contacted my ISP and they told me that they are not blocking any p2p.Everything is allowed. My brother can connect to limewire and we use the same connection. But we both cant connect to itunes store.It says connection not active.
This is pretty weird.
I hope u guys can help me out here
Thanks

It's your ISP, there have been so many people comming on here in the last week or so asking the same questions invloving Streamyx ....
The fact that you have mentioned not being able to access the itunes store has deffinatley confirmed what I have found with google...

http://www.shaolintiger.com/2006/01/...or-narrowband/

There has been a lot of users from Malaysia with the same problem, but question is whether it's the ISP or the broken cables after the earthquake in Taiwan. That even affected Australia & a no. of asian countries for a period. Time will tell. :)

yeh..i think its the broken cables cos my ISP keeps denying everything.
Thanks guys for the replies

same problem
 

i have the same prob... i do believe it got something to do with streamyx... the weird part is when i connect the internet via dial up connection thru my notebook internal modem (tmnet via 1315) my limewire works FINE?? Crazyyyyy!

wow i got the same problem, check my thread if you want, you might find something useful, but what are you guys talking about with broken cables?

cable problem
 

well on the 26th DEc 06 a major earthquake shook taiwan.. severing underwater telephone cable there which unfortunately hosting much of asia, australasia and part of US servers... lets just say all hell broke loose that day, Malaysia internet connection colapses for a few day...and till now the net connection is only up to 80% so i guess thats is the reason why some of us cant use limewire or other PnPs. but why can I still use limewire using a 56k modem? but not on a broadband connection?

the earthquake didnt have us, but we had some kid of power outage type deal, it was a bad one and it pretty much blew up everyones electronics, but like u said zulazmin2, i can connect using dialup but not cable internet :\

which part of US are you? we might encountering the same prob originating from the same source..i read somewhere that Pnp programes are being disabled by some ISPs to facilitate other much more important programes such as webmail etc.. and they are not telling us anything.. i have read you threat... and your isp's are doing the same thing as mine....DENIAL

oops i mean thread not threat LOL

im in the eastern US, pennsylvania to be exact

ooh they must be lieing to us :( lol

they MUST dArn ...i mean its logical that they "switch off" some sort of Pnp features to ensure the bandwith is still usable for the masses... that is what i think... my isp said that the prob will be rectify by jan 23 ... so we have to wait till then... the thing is they should tell us anything if it is true they are shutting some of the PnP features...

i know, i called them up and emailed them, they didnt say anything about blocking it or shutting it off

i ask my isp SPEFICALLY if they shuting of disabling Limewire... and the said no and they said no one ever said anything about it...but apparently more malaysian are reporting the same thing here... guess my ISP are having Denial issue LOL

ya this is horrible, mine worked fine with the same setup im using now, until i had to buy a new computer

yup my computer are new too but i doubt that is the prob.. it must be the ISP

but kinda think about it could it be port related prob arghhhhhhh im just out of ideas

i know me to, i pretty much gave up, im pretty sure i tried everything suggested lol

LOL i miss My LW.... i know you did... i read your looooooonnnnng thread... frustrating isn't arghhhhh but the mods here are very helpfull bravo!

You could try a port between 49152 - 65535. ie: LW's menu bar, Tools>Optioons>Advanced>Firewalls.

hmmmm done that nothing happens

same here lol

hmmmmmm what else can we DO? lol

too bad someone else couldnt have the same problem as us and knew how to fix it

well,jimbo-ice & zulazmin2 maybe i still can help u a little bit...

try go to download "emule v0.47" this software might download music,video & so on...it is from www.verycd.com (chinese website)

juz give a shot to try it...

Guys, if u are using streamyx, dont bother trying to fix ur connection by changing all the ports, configuring router or anything like that cos its just USLESS!
Its our damn ISP!! We cant do **** but just wait and hope that things are back to normal soon..

im using atlantic broadband :\

hey champ... i am not able to run any of the P2P programs on my computer nowadays, i used them in past and they worked, i tried changing my port number and firewall settings but they are of no use either, can any one help me do the reconnection??
plizz

cybermanxxx could you post your system details please....

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...-you-post.html

my system is: win xp sp3
with 1.60GHz intel pentium M processor,
988MHz, 512MB RAM

but it is the same thing i have been using, i only got the SP3 update recently, but these P2P programs seized working before the update so i dont think it would be the Upgrade problem........... just let me know

thanx mate

You really need to supply all of the details that are listed in the link....Otherwise I can't help you....

what exactly do u need??
just let me know... and am using ADSL from bigpond.... just telll me what exactly u mean!!!
thanx champ

Information like that is good because I know that Bigpond don't throttle p2p...

In the link I gave you has the info I need....All you have to do is click on it...But I will copy and paste it for you....

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) If using Windows Vista, please tell us whether you have an Administrator user account.
2. What firewalls you have?
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help bar > About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. _ Click to see Sample image
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?
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?
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall :)
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland).
17. Has anything in your setup changed recently? Have you updated your version of LW or Java? Have you added any new software or new hardware? Have you updated any software? Have you moved house, changed internet plan or ISP etc etc?

This information can be vital:D
For instance, some ISPs are known for blocking p2p/throttling bandwidth, some connection devices are known for being unreliable in certain situations.

So please, help us to help you & provide as much info as you can.
If you're new to LW or new to computers & aren't sure how to answer some questions, or don't know what an ISP or router is - just say so. Nobody's going to yell at you ;)
Even if you can't answer all the questions in one go...don't worry. Do the best you can & we'll take it from there.