Window XP
no fire walls
60GB of hard drive space
DSL connection through Sprint/Embarq
Sprint modem/Linksys router
connecting from home
LW 4.8.1
Java 1.6.0_01
Yes,..."my test worked"
no sharing of any kind
experienced user, yes.
no brick wall noted.

Anything else,.... I'll be MORE than happy to provide....
Thanks.

Are you still using the 4.8 or have you kept the upgrade...
With Java did you uninstall the 6.1 before you downloaded and installed the 5.11 and if so what version are you running now...

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Thanks for your reply. Sorry it took so long to get onto here.

Yes, I did uninstall Java before re-installing it. Currently I'm running
"J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 11."

I'm currently running LW 4.12.11.

I hope this helps some.

Try deleting your preference folder...
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/window...ng-should.html

Do you see a brickwall in front of the globe with the newer version 4.12.11.
If so could you tell me the model number of your Linksys router as you may have a Nat Firewall that is blocking your connection...

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I do see a brick wall in front of the globe.

Linksys router model #: BEFSR41 ver. 3

Let's hope for the best! Do your magic, Wondering Why!!!

OK here we go lol...

These are your instructions to port forward
Port Forwarding for the Linksys BEFSR41 Ver 3

Follow the instructions the best you can and make sure you do the static IP part it is very important...
Let me know how you go...

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