downloading problems...

[ellender01]

Since, Sunday I have been having problems with downloading anything from Limewire. Before today, I would have a full connection but nothing would download, even with multiple sources of where I am trying to download from. Anyways, here are the answers to your questions..I appreciate your help ahead of time...

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) XP SP2
2. What firewalls you have? I just run Norton Internet and Spysweeper
3. How much ram? 448MB
4. Hard Disk space available? 57.8 GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) DSL with a wireless router
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Linksys WRT150n
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. LW 4.12.11; java 1.5.0_04
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? bellsouth
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? your test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. not that i am aware of...
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem; I've used LW for years...
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? yes
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? it's a bridge connection

[wondering why]

Maybe an update with Norton has caused this to happen...
Have a look at this link to make sure you have Norton and limewire configured properly...
Port Forwarding for the Norton Internet Security 2007

[ellender01]

limewire is now connecting but not allowing me to download

what next?

[wondering why]

Try going to...Tools > Options > Searching > Lisence Warning and make sure the box is not ticked and select apply....