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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.
Start here Suggestions to help you get connected, * try here first *, then see below (click on 'this' blue link) Did you FORGET something BEFORE you posted? If you post in this section you MUST provide these details: System details - help us to help you (click on 'this' blue link), else do not be surprised if your posting is ignored :) |
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![]() 1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows Xp SP 2 /Media center 2. What firewalls you have? McAfee 3. How much ram? 1.5 4. Hard Disk space available? 100 gb 5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Cable 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Buffalo WHR-G125 (DD-WWRT Firmware) 7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, 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. LW 4.4.18 Java 1.6.0_02 9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? Time Warner Cable 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 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 problem. Have been using for 2-3 years and haev never experienced this. Was workin on laptop, had to format and reinstall os, installed LW and no connection. Brand new desktop also cannot connect. 13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes, but Firewall is configured to allow connection from limwire. Router is configured to manually foward ports Thanks in advance. Any help would be appreciated. Can't seem to figure out what is going on. I have read all the posts and still no dice!!! |
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