Direct Connection and the Listening Port
 

If I change the Listening Port, I can still search and download OK, but the app reports "Your computer is behind a firewall or router and cannot receive direct connections."

I thought the Listening Port was supposed to be "freely changed" to facilitate compatibility and security (read: that it is supposed to be changed). And that direct connect clients would simply enter in xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:<user_defined_port>.

Did I miss something here?


1. What OS version? XP Pro 2003 (Server '03 Standard hacked for Workstation).
2. What firewalls you have? Router NAT
3. How much ram? 4GB
4. Hard Disk space available? 2.95TB
5. Connection type? Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? LinkSys BEFSR81
7. Where are you trying to connect from? House
8. What version,LimeWire & Java? LW_4.12.11, Java_1.5.0_11
9. Who is your ISP provider? Comcast
10. Do this test: click here - What happens? Your test worked!
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs?
5 PCs on LAN, Occasionally µTorrent - No effect.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user?
Very long-term user of P2P.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?
Only when listening port is changed from 6346.
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall?
Software is N/A, Correctly configured Port Forwarding in router.
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off? Off

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It is freely changed but if you have set up port forwarding you will need to reconfigure your router for what ever port you are using.

Already done.

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