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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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![]() 1. OS version? WINDOWS XP 2. What firewalls you have? WINDOWS 3. How much ram? 512MB DDR SDRAM 4. Hard Disk space available? 50+ GIGS 5. Connection type? I USE A MODEM AND I HAVE TIME WARNER CABLE 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? WEBSTAR 7. Where are you trying to connect from house 8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? CHECK MY OTHER THREAD IN THE TECH SUPPORT 9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? ROAD RUNNER 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? INTERNET EXPLORER CAN NOT DISPLAY PAGE 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. 1ST TRY 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? ???? 15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall FPRIVATE "TYPE=PICT;ALT="NO ANTIVIRUS OR NOTHING 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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![]() Make sure that LW's being allowed through the XP firewall. User Cant Connect - LimeWire Try changing ports. In LW tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Change LW's listening port to 64049 (you can also try other ports in the range of 49152 - 65535) > apply > ok. What's the model of your Webstar? |
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