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Connection Problems Problems getting the LimeWire or WireShare program connecting to the Gnutella network.
(not about connecting to files, that is a Download/Upload Problems section issue.) Please supply system details as described in the forum rules.
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![]() 1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) XP 2. What firewalls you have? Kerio (OFF) and Windows firewall 3. How much ram? 512 4. Hard Disk space available? 60gb+ 5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ASDL 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? 3-com wireless (ends 74WEG i think) 7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, 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. updated to latest today 9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Homecall 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? Test failed - timeout 11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. NO 12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. NEW PROBLEM WITH EXPERIENCED USER 13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? older version of limewire at present, but tried latest and shows firewall present 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? Ports forwarded for uTorrent, uPandP off, static IP adress set. correct port opened for limewire. 15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall ![]() Kerio, but does not work regardless 16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). UK Same problems as lots of others cant connect at all. Tried shareazza - same issue. Any advice would be gratefully received |
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