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Connection Problems Problems getting the LimeWire or WireShare program connecting to the Gnutella network.
(not about connecting to files, that is a Download/Upload Problems section issue.) Please supply system details as described in the forum rules.
Start here Suggestions to help you get connected, * try here first *, then see below (click on 'this' blue link) Did you FORGET something BEFORE you posted? If you post in this section you MUST provide these details: System details - help us to help you (click on 'this' blue link), else do not be surprised if your posting is ignored :) |
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![]() Ok just downloaded newest version of LW and I can not connect after I've tried all the suggested tricks. 1. OS version? Vista Home Premium/Yes I have adminstrator Acct/Only User 2. What firewalls you have? McAfee 3. How much ram? 3GB 4. Hard Disk space available? 200 GB 5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Time Warner Road Runner 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Motorola Model SBV 5220...into wireless home router Netgear WPN824v2 7. Where are you trying to connect from? House 8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? LW 4.18.8 Java 1.6.0_07 9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Time Warner/MSN 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? It Reads Your Test Worked 11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. No I am not. 12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. New Problem 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? UPnP Enabled 15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall ![]() 16. What country are you living in? USA 17. Has anything in your setup changed recently? Have you updated your version of LW or Java? Yes updated LW Have you added any new software or new hardware? Just RAM Have you updated any software? No Have you moved house, changed internet plan or ISP etc etc? No Hope this helps you to help me..... Thank-you, Jeremy |
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