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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 July 1st, 2007
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Join Date: July 1st, 2007
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Unhappy Can't Connect...same as many!

I just installed LW Pro. I tried all the suggestions (Allowed Limewire through Norton Internet Security, Limewire test to port 6436 was suceessful, tried UPnP, Manual port forwarding to ports > 49152, Changed Listening Port to 6436, >49152, Windows XP firewall not installed, etc.) Still get only 1 bar, no connections. Configured as follows:

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Win XP Home
2. What firewalls you have? Norton Internet Security, Personal FW
3. How much ram? 1 GB
4. Hard Disk space available? 60 GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Linksys Wireless-G router, Motorola SBV5120 cable modem
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. LW4.12.14, Java 1.5.0_06
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Optimum Online
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.2 additional computers on LAN (1 connected to router, 1 wireless-B adapter)
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. Experienced user. Old LW used to work, but not the past 6 months or so. Therefroe, decided to try upgrade to Pro, but no luck.
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 Enable (tried manual, as well)
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall Norton Internet Security 2005
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). USA
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Old July 1st, 2007
"Hey, Teacher"
 
Join Date: June 28th, 2007
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Unhappy Ok Help!

Here are mine as well. I have tried every tip in this forum and nothing works!!

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Win XP Home
2. What firewalls you have? PC Tools Firewall Plus (enabled LW)
3. How much ram? 1/2 GB
4. Hard Disk space available? 40 GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) DSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Siemens SpesdStream 4200
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. LW4.12.14, Java 1.5.0_06
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Windstream
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? Time out
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? no
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. Installed PRO recently LW worked for 3 days then my whole internet quit while using LW and I had to reinstall both my ISP and LW
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 Enable (tried manual, as well)
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall Norton Internet Security 2005
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). USA
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