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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 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 eTrust16. 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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