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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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Old June 25th, 2007
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Default LimeWire tells me it is connecting to the network but I can't connect

I have 4 brown connectivity bars - not green or blue. Used to be able to connect with no problems. Vaguely remember a JAVA upgrade a week or two ago. Any way to check?

1. OS version? XP SP 2
2. What firewalls do you have? Both McAfee and Windows XP
3. How much ram? 1.0 GB
4. Hard Disk space available? 56%
5. Connection type? Comcast Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Linksys WRT54G router
7. Where are you trying to connect from? house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? LW 4.12.14
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Comcast
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? It worked
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 prob - experienced user
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? UPnP enabled
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall McAfee Firewall enabled
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country. USA

Last edited by mardvark; June 25th, 2007 at 09:07 AM. Reason: didn't include LW/Java versions
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Two firewalls is not a good idea. They tend to clash with each other & can have side-effects, & results in less security, not more. So decide between XP or McAffee firewall & disable one & configure the other to allow LW full access; see User Cant Connect - LimeWire (click on blue link)

Also, your model router is a reknown "lemon" by Linksys. It has firmware problems which they never bothered to repair. Port forwarding is definitely more reliable for it than UPnP. You can fix the firmware yourself but only if you know what you are doing (instructions are on the forums.)

To find Java version, go to LW's menu bar, Help menu, About LW. Another way is to go to Tools>Options>Bug reports & run a report. The report will show the Java version.
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