firewall, connection problems

[ivyblue23]

I have used LW for a long time. But I moved almost a year ago and my computer has been in storage until a month ago. I have a new internet provider and have tried to get into LW but I have the Globe with the brick wall up in front of it... and keep getting messags about not being fulling connected. my connection activity is on the smallest bar or all red.I have windows xp and i don't understand or know how to get the rest of the info requested. I have mcafee set up on my computer but i have allowed limewire full access. And still can not connect. There is no other anti virus protection on my computer. help if you can.... thanks!

[Mystic Druid]

I have been facing the same problem.The Limewire was workin fine until about a month ago...but suddendly this brick wall has popped up in the status bar...even though i have not changed any of my settings..Kindly help PLzzzzzzzzz

[birdy]

You're both going to need to give some more info...otherwise nobody can help you
System details - help us to help you -> Provide these details when you post!!!

[Mystic Druid]

Well not a techi & dont understand most of ur jargons....BUt here goes.................

1. OS version? Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have?Have disabled the Windows firewall
3. How much ram? 480 MB
4. Hard Disk space available? 40GB
5. Connection type? Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Guess i dont know them
7. Where are you trying to connect from Work
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? Limewire 4.14.8 Java 1.6.0_02
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?Airtel India
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 shows"The page cannot be displayed"

11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.Well not clear about the details...but its an Office LAN i am using..
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.Well have been usin LW 4r a year wit no problems....but 4r the last 2 mnths have not been able to connect to LW even tried all the stuff mentioned in ur other threads like deteling the LW files & reinstalling the newer version...But nothing helps....
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?YES...I see that damn thing even though i have closed down my windows firewall
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?YES UPnP is enabled with Listen on Port:16760
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? NOD 32 2.5
16. What country are you living in? India

well i sincerly hope i culd provide the info u require to help me out...Look fwd to an early response 4rm ur end.Thanx in advance...

[birdy]

Did you update Java around the time that LW's connection failed? Try this version instead. Download the JRE offline installer & remove your current Java version before you install this one.
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

Have you always been able to use LW at work? If the port 6346 test doesn't work, something's blocking LW's default port. Talk to whoever's in charge of the internet there...find out whether there's been a change in the setup.

Lots of businesses won't allow p2p use...you need to be sure that your employers allow you to use LW while at work

[Mystic Druid]

Does tat mean i cannot use any P2P application like Limewire???....Is there anywhere out of this situation. I mean any alternative means of downloading files like music files tat u recommend...Plz help me out

[jjmidnight]

hello i have a router limewire will not connect says im behind firewall please help

[birdy]

Mystic Druid,

You didn't answer my question...have you been able to use LW at work before? Did you ask if you're allowed to use p2p at work? If using p2p's allowed, whoever's in charge of the internet there will be able to help you with allowing LW through firewalls etc.

jjmidnight,

I don't know a thing about your setup, so how can I help you??
System details - help us to help you -> Provide these details when you post!!!

[Bulldog]

You may have tried this but it worked on both my computers with the same problem
Under (Options - Advances - Firewall Config) Try Manual Port Forward to 28
Under performance I also disabled all three options
Good luck

[Libero5]

I was really stressing over the connection problem..so I did alot of reading in the forums & alot of users were having the same problem.Well I came across Bulldog's advice.At this point I was willing to try anything & luckily it worked out for me.Thank you Bulldog!