LW refuses to connect
 

1. OS version? Windows XP Professional 2. What firewalls you have? None 3. How much ram? 2GB 4. Hard Disk space available? 6.5GB 5. Connection type? Broadband 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? ZyXEL P-320W, ZTE MF-600 7. Where are you trying to connect from? House 8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? LW 4.18.3 PRO Java1.6.0_03 9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Maxis 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? Said so. 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 with an experienced user. 13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes 14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? Port forwarding is not set up, disabled, while UPnP is enabled. 15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall NOD32. It is only an antivirus. 16. What country are you living in? Malaysia. I activated UPnP in the router and LW and it worked for a while. The next day it couldn't connect again...

Try these suggestions http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html (click on link) :)

I apologize for being rude but if those tips had worked for me this topic wouldn't even exist..

I point people there because some people are too lazy to look for their answers. ;)

Something to try is under your Tools -> Options -> Searching, disable OOB.

The problem 'might' be unreliable UPnP implementation within your router. In that case it's worth trying forwarding a port.

If you are willing to try manual port forwarding;
Step 1: Static ip for Windows XP (this MUST be done before step 2)

Step 2: Port Forwarding for the ZyXEL P-320W

BTW you don't necessarily need to choose port 6346, you could try any between 49152 - 65535, which are less likely to be affected by ISP interference. Example 64049 or 50651.

You may need to reboot your router to get the new instructions into operation, depends on brand & model. Likewise, it might be wise to reboot your computer to freshen your router's reading of ip number.

OOB is in Tools > Options > Speed. Thanks for the tip though. Anyway I've set up manual port forwarding already,.... ... and it isn't showing any signs that it's working..

If all performance options are disabled, it's set to manual connect, then it should work. May need to wait some time for it to connect. Sounds suspicious to me it won't connect.

Another option is to try another slightly earlier version.

Did FrostWire connect? Though FW may need a different connection port or set it to UPnP.

FrostWire didn't work. I tried manual port forwarding with it and UPnP with it already.. Anyway, I have some old versions I keep as backups, I'll try em.