Thanks for the help, but the setting up a static IP address is pretty complex. the port forwarding stuff looks easy.

I was able to connect when I removed the router, (so it is the router) but that is a pain to have to keep removing it and of course when I do the other computers in the house can not connect to the web.

Just curious, how come this was not a problem in the past. I have not changed my router and it use to work 6 months or so ago. Does a previous version of LimeWire still work without setting up a static IP address? If so, can I get a link to that version and use it?

Thanks for the help.

some people have done this with no problems at all -- that is reverting back to their old version of LW -- I dont know why this problem occurs perhaps one of the LW GURU's can answer that question

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Limewire links: (If LW 5 will not connect) (If LW 4 will not connect)(system details) (LW Clean Reinstallation Instructions) (setting up your firewall to accept LW)

LW links are changed at times to match the current problems.

While trying to set up a static isp, I contacted my ISP since my DNS servier on the windows printout was the same as my IP address. My ISP (Bright House/Road Runner) said that I could not use a static ip it would not work with there system.

So after many weeks, I downloaded LimeWire version 4.12.15 and guess what Limewire works again. Now if Limewire could put out a new version that connects the old way that would be great.

good to hear that you have been reconnected again even if it's with yr old version in lieu of the latest version.

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Limewire links: (If LW 5 will not connect) (If LW 4 will not connect)(system details) (LW Clean Reinstallation Instructions) (setting up your firewall to accept LW)

LW links are changed at times to match the current problems.