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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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| Hey im trying to connect to limewire and the globe with the wall is there, even though I opened the port and stuff…you probably know the story by now. Heres the info: 1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98): Windows XP 2. What firewalls you have?: Windows Firewall 3. How much ram?: 1 GB 4. Hard Disk space available?: 151 GB 5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.): Cable 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?: No idea 7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?: House 8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.: Limewire 4.14.10 Java 1.6.0_03 9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?: Comcast 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?: Your test worked!! 11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.: Yes private network 12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.: I had it on my old computer and it worked fine, then I switched to this one (the old computer used to be on the network Im currently-idk if that makes a difference) and I cant connect. 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?:I tried both and neither worked 15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall [IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Harry/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.gif[/IMG]: Just windows firewall 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 Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks!! Last edited by lordmorgero; November 12th, 2007 at 06:15 PM. |
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