Firewall Issues
 

I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH MY FIREWALL :bangh: I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING...TOOK THE FIREWALL OFF...MADE LW AN EXCEPTION...UNINSTALLED NORTON...IM DONT WANT TO MESS WITH THE PORTS CUZ I DONT KNO EXACTLY WHAT I AM DOING...BUT IVE TRIED EVERYTHING THAT I COULD...CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME OUT! THANK YOU:Smilywais:


1. OS version? XP
2. What firewalls you have? THE BASIC WINDOWS FIREWALL...I DUNNO IF I HAVE ANYTHING ELSE...IM NOT COMP SMART
3. How much ram?I DUNNO
4. Hard Disk space available? 17.6 GB
5. Connection type? CABLE
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? thomas rca MODEL:DCM425
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=4.14.10 JAVA=1.6.0_02
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? MEDIACOM
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? MY 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.YES IM A :newbie2:
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? YES:bangh:

Error
 

Model Number For My Modem Is Dcm452

I can't find any info on your modem/router at all, not even when I googled it...Are you sure that's the correct info ??
If you turn the box upside down it should tell you the make and model number....

In the meantime try these fixes...
Try uninstalling all versions of Java from the add/remove programs and then re-install the JRE 5.11 offline version....
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

Try deleting your preference folder/s...This will reset your configurations back to default and get rid of any corruption that may of happened...;)

Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should

Im Sorry Its A Thomson Cable Modem Model Dcm452

I Uninstalled Java And Reinstalled The One U Told Me...i Also Tried To Delete The Pref. Folder And I Still Cannot Connect

I still can't find any info on it....

Try these...

Try changing the listen port in limewire to 64049 and select apply...
To find this option go to Tools > Options > Advanced > Firewall...
You can also select the manual port forward option and enter 64049 and select apply...

Right-click the Limewire icon and go to properties and change compatability setting to Windows 2000. (but only if you're using Windows 2000 or later.) Somebody reported changing to Windows NT compatibility fixed their problem despite not using that operating system version.

Right-click on the Limewire icon on the desktop and click on Run as. Then it should come up showing the current user and then switch it over to Administrator. (but 'only' if you're the admin of your comp.!)

I'm also starting to suspect MEDIACOM as they have been known to shape p2p bandwidth...
[RANT] Mediacom blocking P2P traffic - Dont waste your money - dslreports.com

Have you tried connecting at different times of day/night ??

Have you tried using any other p2p apps ??

i tried the things that you told me and still no connection...i have tried to connect at all time of the day with no luck...from what my brother in law has told me there is a antivirus on this comp...windows live one care....he has also stated that there use to be lime wire on this pc...i haven't tried any other p2p...i dont know of any other than limewire that offers free downloads...so hopefully we can figure this out.

Did you configure Windows Live to allow limewire...

Yes

I'm running out of ideas...

You could try uninstalling Limewire using the uninstaller which is found in start > all programs > limewire...then re-install it using the offline installer...To find the offline installer, use the link below > cancel the installer window when it pop's up and then select the offline installer link...
Lime Wire » Download LimeWire

If that doesn't help could you goggle your modem and see what info you come up with regarding port forwarding...I couldn't find anything...;)

Also...at The Bottom Of My Modem It Says Its A Rca But In Control Panel Under Systems/device Manager It Says It Is A Lucent Win Modem...the Model Number Is Dcm425

That one you see is the 56K dial up modem that is built into your computer...

hmm then i guess im sol ...i called mediacom and they said they are not blocking p2p...i dunno what to do now

I will try and find some info on your modem a little later today...You see alot of modem/routers have Nat Firewalls built into them and need to be Port Forwarded to allow certain programs...

Does your ISP support the modem you are using, can they help you log into it and open up the TCP and UDP ports to allow limewire through ??

Also in the meantime try installing frostwire and phex and see how you get on with them...;)
Get Phex - PhexWiki
FrostWire.com » Official Website & Free Download, BitTorrent «

i would think they do because they sent the modem to me when i signed up for the internet...do u know how i get into the udp and the other one to change the port? without lookin up the modem

You have to log into the modem and without the login number, username and password you can't do that, hence me trying to find some sort of port forwarding advice on it...

There is a site that has all this type of info on it and unfortunatley your modem isn't listed...
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall

I Tried To Get Frost Wire But Still No Connection Im Going To Try The Other One Now

Okay, I Tried Frost And Phex No Luck So Im Guessin If U Cant Find Any Info On My Modem Later I Will Have To Call My Isp And See If They Have Access To My Modem?

Cool...I will get back to you either way...;)

THANK U FOR ALL THE HELP!:wai:

Is this your modem, it's the 425, I absolutley cant find anything on the 452....
http://www.fixya.com/support/p286148...odem_rcadcm425

u must have esp...because somethin told me to get on here and post u a message i just WAS ABOUT TO GIVE UP and found some paper work on the modem...i am very sorry for the confusion...YES:dance: IT IS A RCA DCM425 SORRY

lol...Ok leave it with me...I have to go now, I will get back to you later...;)

damn i feel retarded...i had the model number right in my original post except i accidently did a smiley in the place of the d and when i went to correct it i kept puttin 452...duh i feel real dumb right about now...again i apologize

I Still Need Help! Please

I know :o and I have searched high and low for some sort of port forwarding info on your modem...
The general consensus is it is a modem only and not a modem/router, so it can't be port forwarded...
I even registered at the port forwarding site so I could find out some info and I'm still waiting for my password and until they send it, I can't post...
(I registered yesterday)

I did find a thread from a forum that suggested that it wasn't the modem that was blocking a torrent program they where using but a hidden firewall within the computer from an old work security program, when they uninstalled it everything was fine...

I recall you mentioning that your brother knew a bit about what was installed on your comp..Maybe ask him if he knows of any program that could be causing this...

I'm at a loss....try registering at PortForward.com Forum you may have better luck getting your password sent to you...;)

he said the only other antivirus on the comp was norton, he also said that he use to have limewire and it worked fine before

When he had it who was his ISP ??


Try this it may help...;)

Uninstall Limewire using the uninstaller which is found in start > all programs > limewire...

Use your computer's search to look for all files & folders with limewire in the name. If you can't delete them, reboot into safe mode & then try. If they still won't delete, try one of the tools here...
Incomplete Download File won't delete at all.


Then re-install it using the offline installer...To find the offline installer, use the link below > cancel the installer window when it pop's up and then select the offline installer link...
Lime Wire » Download LimeWire

I Am Deleting Lime Wire And I Did The Search And Deleted All The Files! I Also Found A Program Called Omnipass... Do You Know What That Is? Also, Is It Possible That Is Blocking Me?

Oh His Isp Was Mediacom Too

Ok, I Redownloaded Lw (the Offline) Still One Lil Green Bar Do U Think I Should Use An Older Version?

It's definatley a security program...Check with your brother and see what he thinks...;)

You could try an older vesion...I will send you one....I'll give you the link via PM...

should i uninstall it?

the one u sent isnt working either

Starting Connection
 

IT STAYS AT STARTIN CONNECTION WHEN I RUN LW...WITH ONE GREEN BAR...

IVE TRIED SOME THINGS WITH WONDERING WHY...I HAVE BEEN MESSING WITH MY ANTIVIRUS...THERE IS A WAY THAT I CAN ENABLE THE TCP AND UDP PORTS I JUST DONT KNOW WHAT TO PUT IN THERE...I WANT TO GIVE IT ONE MORE SHOT BEFORE I GIVE UP COMPLETELY...DOES N E ONE HAVE THE PATIENCE TO TRY THIS AGAIN WITH ME?

1. OS version? XP HOME EDITION
2. What firewalls you have? ?? WINDOWS LIVE ONE CARE
3. How much ram? ?? PHYSICAL MEMORY 252,904 KB
4. Hard Disk space available? 16.4KB
5. Connection type? CABLE
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? RCA MODEM DCM425
7. Where are you trying to connect from HOME
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? LW = 4.12.15 PRO JAVA = 1.5.0_11
9. Who is your ISP MEDIACOM
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. ??I DONT THINK SO
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. 1ST TRY ON THIS COMP BUT EXPERIENCED
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
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall WINDOWS LIVE ONE CARE
16. What country are you living in? USA

Try changing ports. In LW tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Change LW's listening port to something in the range of 49152 - 65535, try port 64049 for starters. Apply > ok.

Also in LW file > disconnect. Wait 5 minutes, file > connect.

Looks like Mediacom also offer a firewall in their security suite.
Mediacom Cable Service | Internet, Digital Telephone and Television | Broadbandinfo.com
Is there any chance that you have this firewall but just weren't aware of it??

This page says that the modem has a firewall...
Thomson - Cable - DCM 425 - Digital Cable Modem
...but I can't find any info, even in the user guide, about that firewall. You could try contacting Thomson, they might be able to give you some more info.
Thomson – Images & Beyond – A World Leader in Digital Video Technologies - Contacts

When you originally deleted LW's preferences folder, did you make sure that LW was properly closed at the time? Did all of your settings within LW's tools > options change after deleting that folder?? Did you also look for a preferences folder in the old location of C:\Documents and Settings\your username\.lilmewire?

Going to merge this thread onto your original thread...otherwise it's just too hard for people to figure out what WW's suggested before & what fixes you've already tried!!

My pass word for the port forward forum came, it was sitting in my spam box :wasntme:...
I will ask over there about modem...;)

cool...i am going to try some of birdys suggestions i will let u know what happens

okay i tried all of birdys suggestion...my last hope is that its my modem because everything else i have done correctly...it has to be the modem because it use to work...gosh this really sux

STILL NEED HELP:confused:

Well no answer to my post about your modem...

So as one last ditch effort, because you have tried absolutley eveything we can think of, try installing PeerGuardian, it will help keep the fake hosts out...Remember to enable PG just before you start limewire up...;)
Phoenix Labs » PeerGuardian 2


If that doesn't work, you will need to go and buy a new modem/router and make sure it's an easy one to Port Forward...:p

K Ty

Which Version Do I Dl?

Download the pg2-nt.exe (PeerGuardian 2 for Windows 2000/XP/2003 0.84MiB).

Also, you could try totally disabling the Live OneCare firewall & see if LW will connect when you're using the normal XP firewall. Just make sure that you do turn on the XP firewall (if it doesn't happen automatically) once you disable the OneCare firewall.

Don't forget, you'll have to allow LW access through the XP firewall;)
User Cant Connect - LimeWire

THANX BIRDY:wai: BUT I STILL HAVE NO CONNECTION...THE PEER GUARDIAN DIDNT WORK EITHER...SO IM GUESSING LIKE WONDERING WHY SUGGESTED IT'S MY MODEM...I AM GOING TO CALL MEDIACOM TOMORROW AND REQUEST A DIFFERENT MODEM:mad:...HOPEFULLY IT WILL SOLVE THIS PROBLEM...THANK YOU WONDERING WHY FOR ALL UR HELP AND PATIENCE!:aweof: I WILL LET YOU TWO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I GET THE NEW MODEM SET UP!:laugh_2: :xeri_ok1ani: