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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 September 12th, 2007
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Default cannot connect, one red bar showing!!!!

i am totally new to this, someone told me to download a new versionof limewire and cannot connect.plse help!!!!
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Old September 13th, 2007
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Could you supply these details please...
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...-you-post.html
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Old September 13th, 2007
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Default Having problems with Netgear WGT624 v3 Router

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? Windows
3. How much ram? 2 Gig
4. Hard Disk space available? 120 gig
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Broadband wireless
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Netgear WGT624 v3
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. 4.12.11/1.6.0_02
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Claremorewireless.com
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 displays " Your test worked!!"
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. Don't know
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. It used to work
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 is enabled by I have tried port forwarding also.
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall eTrust
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 September 14th, 2007
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Here are the instructions for your router, that are specific to limewire, I'm not sure if you used these when you tried to Port Forward...
Port Forwarding for the Netgear WGT624v3

If they are of no help let me know...
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