Gnutella Forums - Trouble Connecting.. Starting Connection

HI there,

I am having trouble connecting to lm.. I always get the stupid starting connection. I always have been able to connect before... my info is below:

1. OS version? Windows XP

2. What firewalls you have? I have no idea.

3. How much ram? 145 GB

4. Hard Disk space available? 125 GB

5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) High Speed

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Dlink Ethernet Broadband router

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? 4.18.3

9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Local Company

10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/
"It says your test worked"

11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? no

12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New problem.. I used it a million times before..

13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ There is a brick in front of the world picture.

14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? I have no idea

15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...lies/smile.gif
Mcafee

16. What country are you living in? Canada