Brick Firewall Symbol Still There Even Though Limewire Is An Exception!
 

My lime wire recently wont connect and stays at the "currently connecting" status. there is the brick firewall in front of the globe and limewire is detecting a firewall still even though under my firewall options i have it clicked as an exception not to be firewalled! how do i solve this problem and why is limewire still detecting a firewall when none should be present>?!?

Have you got a router if so this will have a firewall which has to be configured for Limewire -- also ensure that you are only using one firewall -- some programs like nortons have a firewall @ antivirus program -- in this case you would delete your windows XP or Vista firewall -- if you still have problems --
In Limewire Links (below) click on (system details) fill in and post back here

router
 

How do I get around a router.

In Limewire Links (below) click on (system details) fill in and post back here

I disabled all the options like the Ultrapeer and both my firewalls and still have nothing. If I go into connections then it shows me that I am a leaf and that there are 9 connections but nothing will display in any search at all and the brick wall is still there, so....did I not turn off my firewall? Windows came up and said I did and I went into my system summary for my wireless and allowed Gnutella to be allowed to come thru!! ugh....thanks!!

1. OS version? Windows Vista only user on system and it is set up as Admin.\

2. What firewalls you have? Windows and the one from my wireless provider Windstream (set it up to accept Gnutella)

3. How much ram? uumm...not sure where to find that out at

4. Hard Disk space available? 47.3 GB on drive one

5. Connection type? Broadband

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? 2Wire modem

7. Where are you trying to connect from? Home

8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? LW is 4.18.8 JAVA is 1.6.0_07

9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Windstream Communications

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? Your test worked!

11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? I9 am guessing that is a no since this is the only computer in the home

12.Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
New problem with experienced user. Did not start to happen till today.

13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _Always have had that there never made a difference till today :(

14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? uumm...does this apply to me?

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 Trend

16. What country are you living in? United States of America

17. Has anything in your setup changed recently? Yes
Have you updated your version of LW or Java? Updated LW when the older on (i think it was 4.16 would not work either so i updated. Have you added any new software or new hardware? No Have you updated any software? Not today Have you moved house, changed internet plan or ISP etc etc? Yes I moved (ugh)

reply..firewall
 

hello sugar cookies....

go to the search files options on your computer and type in 'gnutella.net'

delete all these files that appear...your lime should start working in an instant..

i was having the same trouble and someone reccomended it on a post

it worked for me...let me know how it goes..

mcdivvyx

beckylynn4507

Have you tried these fixes yet -- In Limewire Links (below) click on (If LW will not connect) and go through these fixes -- if this doesn't work click on (connection problems) and try these -- let us know how you get on

I went ahead and deleted it all and it let me in!! still has a brick but it lets me search like it should so i am good!!

Good for you

It's my guess that your problem with the brick wall is your 2wire router. Some routers do not have good UPnP support. UPnP is where programs such as LW send requests to your router to open a port for listening during that session. Port forwarding the 2wire would be the answer. However, Else it is the wireless service. Your ISP's routers may have various ports closed. I've read of similar problems with wireless ISP services.

What I find weird though is that I have all 5 green bars and can search like a madwoman BUT I still have the wall. hhmm.....

this works
 

Another suggestion is to close LW, install FrostWire & if it connects, then close it down, and redownload lime wire i had the same problem for weeks and i downloaded frostwire and it connected and then deleted frost wire and redownloaded lime wire and it works like a champ,good luck,Doug:xeri_ok1ani:

hellllp
 

i am having the EXACT same problem that sugarcookies was having.. i tried deleting and redownloading limewire, but that didn't work. i also tried searching "gnutella.net" in my computer but nothing came up. heeelllp!

Something you forgot. :) Click here

what? my information?

i'm not even sure what some of these are..
 Your Operating System... windows vista
 Your version of your Gnutella Client i have limewire 4.18.8
 Your Internet connection (56K, Cable, DSL)... cable
 The exact error message, if one pops up... it says "still connecting to the network" and then "detects a firewall" ..it's not a pop up, just the icons at the bottom.
 Any other relevant information that you think may help... i have McAfee Security Center.. i have limewire as an allowed program.

Help me guys,

I'm having trouble with limewire like everybody else. I have a firewall stopping any connections. all it is saying "starting connections". i've made exceptions for limewire within windows security and eset smart securitys. HELP ME PLEASE. tryed and tryed and tryed more
cheers mat x

I've tried everything and it wont connect
 

ive tried everything that has been suggessted and nothing seems to work. i have four accounts on my computer and limeworks on all of them except mine. i have norton internet security and firewall on my computer it has been disabled. what can i do? please help

Limewire pro 4.18.8
Windows Xp
Avg Anti virus
Gateway Wireless Router ( adsl)

I can conect fine but my searches, theres nothing, even for common files that u would be able to find no problem arent there, i can download, download speed seems to be fine, and as well as uploading, just not searches, i have disabled the ultrapeers..what next?
Plus i cant get rid of that brick, limewire is on the exceptation list however

We need more details from all of you ... System details - help us to help you (click on blue link). Iclinton sounds like ISP interference but not sure yet.

1. OS version? Windows xp service pack 3 admin account
2. What firewalls you have? Avg and a router which my provider said I cant change because its factory set but very low?
3. How much ram? I don’t know for sure
4. Hard Disk space available? lots
5. Connection type? Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Gigaset (gateway)
7. Where are you trying to connect from ? Home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? 4.18.8
9. Who is your ISP Telus
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? Test works
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up./ NO
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user./ New problem with this program/old program worked well
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? I have the brick wall but its on my exceptation list yes
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?- UPNP
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? AVG and windows
16. What country are you living in? CANADA
17. Has anything in your setup changed recently? or Java? Have you added any new software or new hardware? Have you updated any software? Have you moved house, changed internet plan or ISP etc etc? NO TO ALL and JAVA IS CURRENT


I can connect, download, but when it comes to searching….I cant find much

This worked for me too! Thanx :D

Hi lclinton,
After several searches on Telus and the Wlan Gigaset Routers that they offer, I find that ALL of their Routers are Firewalled.
Try Portforwarding the Router but the Very Important First Step would be to set up a Static IP. See Link >>>Setting up Static ip for Windows XP

Next Step would be to Portforward the Gigaset Router. See Link Below
Port forwarding the Siemens Gigaset SE567
Hope this Helps.

You could also try checking which ultrapeers you're connected to & possibly changing those. Check out this thread: Problems with the search
You can remove any ultrapeers that you're connected to at any time (connecting to different ultrapeers can make a difference in the results that you see), by clicking on the Connections tab & then right clicking on a host > remove. A new one will take it's place.

And if that's no help, delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will change all of your settings within LW's options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things to the way you like them.

Remoc
I can get to step 9, but the window thats supossed to come up doesent, instead i get a window saying client for mircosoft networks properties
( rpc) service...any ideas?
All it asks is for a Name service provider...says windows locater

nevermind my bad i got it...

remoc, it worked...u know i called telus trying to get them to tell me how to get into my router like that and they told me it wasent possible, why dont they want u playing with it? anyways thanks for the help a million, seems to be working awesome

I had the same problem and searched for 'gnu' only, then deleted all of the files that showed and got right into limewire, thanks for the help, hope I can help someone else.