limewire is currently connecting to the network

Larry O · #11 (**permalink**) November 7th, 2007

My connection is trying to connect, but is allowing me to d-load previously set-up d-loads (via searches when I could connect).

Why could I connect yesterday (and all other days) but not today?

H E L P!!!!

Any ideas?

thx

kaos0051 · #12 (**permalink**) November 7th, 2007

alright Birdy. I did everything on that list. Downloaded new Java,got my static ip address, did the port forwarding. and it still wont work. I shut off my windows firewall and stuck with Mcafee. so I am still freakin lost. I don't know what else to do. Can you think of anything else I might be doing wrong? Help please

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Originally Posted by birdy

linz321,

What fixes have you tried (that haven't worked)???
It's not a good idea to run 2 software firewalls at once...they'll interfere with each other & you'll end up being less secure

Pick one firewall, configure it to allow LW & turn the other one off.
Look at my post #8, delete the preferences folder & change Java versions. If you decide to update to the latest Java & can't connect - try that older Java instead! Deleting prefs folder & up*******changing Java are 2 fixes that often work when someone starts having problems out of the blue.

Your ISP is the company that you pay for your internet access (eg Tiscali, Pipex, Virgin). Who is yours?
Do you have a box with lights on it that plugs into your computer & lets you connect to the net? If so, have a look for brand & model.

kaos0051,

Same deal for you as for linz321...choose either McAfee or Windows firewall. Not the 2 together.

Make sure that there's not a Windstream firewall causing problems. Check the thread below

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html

In LW tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Change LW's listening port to 64049 (or you can try other ports in the range of 49152 - 65535) > apply > ok. Restart LW & see if you can connect.

Your Java version's a bit old. Update to one of the versions linked to in post #8.

If UPnP's enabled on the Siemens, try port forwarding instead. If the fixes above don't work, go to the site below. Find your router model, click on that & then choose LimeWire from the list of programs...you'll find step-by-step instructions for setting up port forwarding.
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall
If setting up a static IP's part of the instructions, don't miss that step. LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded within the router should all be the same number.

suCRACK · #13 (**permalink**) November 7th, 2007

Port Forwarding for the Dlink DI-604

I use ZoneAlarm Security Suite and i had the same trouble that all of you my gnutella8rs....

Thanks for limewire !!!!

Long life to lime!!!!

Best regards!!!!

birdy · #14 (**permalink**) November 8th, 2007

kaos0051,

Which Java version did you use? If you updated to 1.6.0_03, try the older Java 1.5.0_11 instead. Remember to remove all other Java versions before installing another one.

Did you try some other ports in the range that I gave you before?

Delete LW's preferences folder, see post #8 for instructions. Make sure that LW's properly closed first.

tabbydahl · #15 (**permalink**) November 9th, 2007

1. OS version? windows 98
2. What firewalls you have? windows
3. How much ram? ????
4. Hard Disk space available? a lot
5. Connection type? dsl
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? DSL
7. Where are you trying to connect from? house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? 4.14 & the newest java
9. Who is your ISP bellsouth
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. no
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem, experienced user
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ yes, but its just windows firewallclick here to see Sample image
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)? none

16. What country are you living in? USA, Mississippi

coryjeb · #16 (**permalink**) November 9th, 2007

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) XP
2. What firewalls you have? Microsoft, Norton 360
3. How much ram? 256
4. Hard Disk space available? 11g
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? arris model TM502G
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? apt.
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) 4.14.10 pro & java 1.6.0_02
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Mediacom (Auburn, IN)
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. 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? _ click here to see Sample image yes
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? don't know, its a cable/telephony modem if that helps,
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall

Norton 360
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). Auburn, Indiana 46706, Mediacom is the cable/internet/phone provider

Thanks for the help, just want to get started using the service.

birdy · #17 (**permalink**) November 9th, 2007

tabbydahl,

Make sure that LW's still being allowed through your firewall (I didn't know that Win 98 had it's own firewall).
Delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See post #7 for instructions.

In LW file > disconnect. Wait 5 mins then file > connect.

Try the older version of Java mentioned on post #8.

If the fixes above don't work, go to the site below. Find your router model, click on that & then choose LimeWire from the list of programs...you'll find step-by-step instructions for setting up port forwarding.
PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall
If setting up a static IP's part of the instructions, don't miss that step. LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded within the router should all be the same number.

coryjeb,

It's not a good idea to run 2 software firewalls at once...they'll interfere with each other & you'll end up being less secure

Pick one firewall, configure it to allow LW & turn the other one off.

Also try the older version of Java mentioned in post #8. Remember to remove any other Java versions before installing another one.

There doesn't seem to be a firewall in your modem.
If you still can't connect after removing a software firewall & changing Java, try changing ports. In LW tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Change LW's listening port to 65000 (or something in the range of 49152 - 65535) > apply > ok.

coryjeb · #18 (**permalink**) November 9th, 2007

Birdy- was just using the norton 360 firewall. loaded the older version of java, tried about 10 different port numbers, all to no avail. Any other suggestions? Thanks

BTW- before I wrote you the first time, I already did the pref folder delete, tried the microsoft firewall instead, uninstalled limewire/reinstalled.

birdy · #19 (**permalink**) November 10th, 2007

A few Mediacom customers have had connection problems lately. I can't find any evidence that Mediacom are currently 'blocking' p2p somehow, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they're not. If you use Google to search for Mediacom blocking p2p, there are quite a few articles but they're all really old.

In LW go tools > options > advanced > firewall config & check the 'manual port forward' radio button. Enter LW's listening port number into the box there. Even though you don't have port forwarding set up for a modem/router...try it anyway!

Do you know whether anybody else in the apartment complex uses p2p successfully? Is Mediacom the ISP for the whole complex or did you choose your own ISP?

Try one of these other p2p apps & see whether you can connect with any of them.
FrostWire

Phex

BearShare

coryjeb · #20 (**permalink**) November 10th, 2007

I tried the "manual port forward" thing, no success. Not sure about others in the complex, I choose my ISP. Frostwire did not work, did the same thing as limewire. Phex worked right off the bat, and I have downloaded songs already, did not try Bearshare since Phex worked. Why would this one work and not limewire? Also, if phex is working, is limewire better? What are the differences? Also, I did pay for limewire, so not sure what to think.... Thanks