need connection help
 

Downloaded limewire a couple weeks ago, used it once and all was fine. Go to use it again, and nothing. Says it is trying to connect to the network. been reading this forum, tried registering on this site, did the test where you click on the link and it says turbocharged connection, and the other test where it says you test worked. tried changing the listening ports, checked to see if limewire was listed as an exception on the firewall, tried rebooting the computer, and just about anything else. Have windows xp with the windows firewall and have dsl through verizon. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

System details - help us to help you (click on blue link) for a few more details to help us. ;)

system info...
 

1. OS version? windows xp
2. What firewalls you have? windows firewall
3. How much ram? 512
4. Hard Disk space available? 20 +/-
5. Connection type? braodband (DSL)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Westell wirespeed modem, model # 890-210015-04
7. Where are you trying to connect from - 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_03
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? Verizon
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. No, just the one computer
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. Used it once before.
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? I believe it is UPnP enabled. Also, cannot click on the 2 blue links above.

Was able to click on the 2 blue links after I posted. The Limewire one says " your test worked" , and the gnutellaforums one says " turbo charged connection, then quickly goes to 'firewall deteced', yet still displays turbocharged connection.

Most likely port forwarding for your Westell is needed. Follow the instructions very carefully here & setting up a static ip (click on link) is the most important step here so don't miss it. You must do it BEFORE you actually do the port forwarding, else the process won't work: Port Forwarding for the Westell 2100 Wirespeed,
else if that doesn't look like your model then try this one Port Forwarding for the Westell A90-220015-04

not working...
 

Went to that page you mentioned, printed off everything, followed the directions to a tee, and I can't seem to get past where you enter the IP address in the browser. YOu need to explain this **** to me like I'm a 4 year old, as I've never been very computer savy. Thanks again.

I've never used a Westell modem/router before. But first thing you need to do is Setting up Static ip for Windows XP (click on link) before following the steps in the other links. In the other links you have instructions for (1) LimeWire settings. & (2) Westell router port forward rules settings.