help pleasefirewall question

[klassik]

Hi I have been a long term LW user and I have recently had to replace my mother board and HDD due to some problems I had and now I cannot connect to LW.

I was able to do so prior to the rebuild and have not changed my anti-virus or modem or ISP.

I have checked that I have the exceptions are right and have tried the Java,, remove .limewire file etc. and still no LW. I have the bricks in front of the globe even though Norton has LW as set to allow and windows firewall is disabled.

I am not too sure about my system configurations as I am better at driving this thing than quoting the specs

Please help!!

Craig

[ukbobboy01]

OK Klassik

It's obvious something has changed and change is now giving you the sypthoms you're experiencing, so lets go for the blunderbust approach and try the following links:-


http://www.gnutellaforums.com/window...tml#post115445

PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall

Replacement Gnetella.net File


UK Bob

[klassik]

I have tried the first and third options there with no success, That second one is very confusing. I got lost almost straight away. I dont understand what I am supposed to do there?

I think it will be easier to forget all about it, I was enjoying downloading from LW too, Bloody computers

[klassik]

I had another look over the second link there and I have absolutely no idea what any of it means.

Is this the only way to fix this problem because I only have my antivirus firewall and xp firewall and when both are disabled, I still have the firewall icon in LW?

Craig

[ukbobboy01]

Craig

Port Forwarding is only necessary if you have a modem router (modem with a built in router) or a router. You see, routers have a built-in firewall and, in most cases, the only way a P2P app can find it's way through a router is via this "port forwarding" configuration exercise.

Unfortunately, I don't know of any "Jack and Jill" type instructions or guides that can teach you about "port forwarding". All I can really suggest is that you contact your modem-router's (or router's) help desk and ask if they have any user-guides you can download on "port forwarding".

Good Luck.


UK Bob

[klassik]

I used to use a modem router before I went with cable, now using a motorola sbg900 wireless.

So it probably wont fix my problem altering the port forwarding option.

So now that should not be the problem anyway because I was using this setup which worked fine prior to the pc rebuild.

Bloody gremlins huh?

Any other suggestions most welcome.

Craig

[klassik]

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Win XP
2. What firewalls you have?Windows and Norton Internet Security
3. How much ram?2GB
4. Hard Disk space available?130GB plus 3 other drives
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)CABLE
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?Motorola SBG900
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, 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.Both current versions
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?Bigpond.com.au
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?Page wont open
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.another pc connected by WIFI
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.No I am a long term user and only had this problem since a PC rebuild, otherwise nothing else is different than last time I used LW
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 the brick wall is there and only one red bar is green
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?N/A
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall Norton Internet Security 2006
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).Australia

[skyliner]

Originally Posted by klassik

I used to use a modem router before I went with cable, now using a motorola sbg900 wireless.
Any other suggestions most welcome.

Craig

Have you tried this: (by jeremiah24) Open Limewire: go into tools/options/advanced/network interface/ then click the box that says use a specific interface, then scroll down and make sure you put a dot in the circle beside your IP address underneath your network connection.....for me it says Intel (R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network ...... (most likely this circle already has a dot in it) but if it doesn't then you'll want to click it.

[klassik]

Thanks mate, I just tried that but there was nothing there for my isp, just the info about my ethernet card from what I can tell.

I still cannot download so still looking, there is a solution out there somewhere I hope??

Cheers

Craig

[skyliner]

Originally Posted by klassik

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) 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?Page wont open
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall Norton Internet Security 2006

I see you failed the the test in system details (para 10) which is a bit of worry -- this could mean that yr firewall/router is not configured correctly or yr ISP is blocking limewire -- have you contacted yr ISP to find out -- also pse check this link out by LOR (norton internet security)