I contacted my ISP and they do not block P2P... I've disabled all firewalls... in Windows XP and in the Router...

My brother uses the same router and it works great for him...

This is just a piece of mystery that I can't figure out... I feel like it must have something to do with Java but for the life of me I can't figure that out...

Sign me at the edge and falling...

Ron

Is your brother using port forward settings if he is you will have to set up port forward on the router for your computer also. Just a guess since you gave no information about your's or your brothers set up.

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Later Grandpa

My first post on 1-23-06 included all the information requested about the configuration and setup. I'll copy it and update it here in hopes someone sees something that I can act on...

Can you give us a total description of your set up:
1. OS version? (Eg: Windows 98)

I am using Windows XP SP2

2. What firewalls you have?

I am running the Windows XP Firewall

3. How much ram? 2Gbytes

4. Hard Disk space available? 18Gbytes

5. Connection type? (Eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)

Broadband connection through a Router.


6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?

Linksys model WRT54G. My brother uses this same router in UPnP mode and it works great. I updated the driver to the latest available.



7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?

Home

8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.

Limewire Version 4.10.5
Java 1.5.0_06



9. Who is your ISP provider? ( AOL/MSN/Comcast/Tiscal)

Aledo Broadband in Aledo, Texas. I checked with them and they do not block P2P servers.


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

No


11. 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?

Says server not found.

I also ran the Port probing test recommended and it said I was in Stealth mode for 6346.


These details are vital if you want us to find out what your connection problem is.

* Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access (advisable not to have 2 active firewalls b/c they can interfere with each other. http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

I followed the Windows XP instructions and also did the recommended delete /.limewire folder, etc. The only thing interesting I see everytime is where I am supposed to type 127.0.0.1 in the firewall advanced settings services area... I type it in and Windows replaces it with the Name of my computer on the Network... everytime...

In the Windows XP firewall exceptions list LW is there. Java is Not.




12. Do This test, Is the result True/False?
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showt...3757#post103757 Is the result True/False

Response is False

I have also totally disabled all Firewalls and LW still says there is a firewall stopping it.


13. Do a speed test post the results here.

http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/


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This is just amazing that this software won't run... I've never been this stumped.

Thanks for all the help.
Ron

I've found that on several systems, the Java update has fixed the problem. Java 5 available from http://java.com/en/download/

Hopefully that will get a few more people up and running again...

Starflight_2000

I doubt it is Java it looks more like your routers firewall or the XP firewall is blocking you. First make sure it is not you XP firewall disable it and do the test you did before #11 and #12 your answers to those questions say you are being blocked by a firewall. If it isn't XP Firewall go to the Linksys support page and ask them how to fix this problem. You will probably have to configure your router to allow your computers IP addresses to limewire. The link below will take you there.

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper

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Later Grandpa

OK i did what the support page said to do. and still nothin.
i downloaded the JAVA UPDATE and nothing either.
Im seriusly now knowing what to do here?
So if anyone can help?

I have Optinum Online [ cable internet ]

there has never been problems before so i doubt its the mondem. but i've noticed that alot of people in my school with Verizon online DSL internet. Limewire works for them. And people that have optinum it doesnt.
But yeah anyone's help would be greatly apreciated.

THnk u

EDiT: i have turned off both firewalls. just incase and nothing. and limewire and"Javaw" are in my trusted aplications list for Norton.

You might want to check out the link below Optinum Online is one of the ISP known to block or shape P2P networks

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=33712

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Later Grandpa

I have Java 1.5.06 and it is the latest version.

Thanks for the idea..

Ron

hello

i cannot connect with limewire. i haved port 6346 opened on both tcp and upd. i have windows xp pro with sp2. i have optimom online with cable modem motorola sbv5120
i run java (j2se runtime environment 5.0 updat 6) java 1.5.0_06 the lates update available
limewire was working fine with everything here then it just stoped connecting. i only have windows firewall enabled with the port 6346 open.

mu internet service provider is cablevision optimum online.
this is my home computer
the bug report says "false"
i did the firewall config thing of limewire wesite
i run limewire 4.10.5
http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ i did this test and is said "your test worked"
i dont have anyothewr sharing programs
i use realplayer to play files

can any ony help me

See Have recently lost connection on Limewire & also ISP's known to BLOCK or Filter p2p or specifically Limewire