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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.
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Old October 15th, 2008
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Right i can't connect to limewire at all. It says theres a firewall blocking it but i haven't got any firewalls on?? I've also deleted that limewire prefernces folder an that hasn't made any difference. I need some help please

1. OS version? Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? Windows Firewall and Mcaffe firewall but both are disabled.
3. How much ram? dont know
4. Hard Disk space available? dont know
5. Connection type? Modem
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? dont know
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? House
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? 14.8.18
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? AOL
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 worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? erm i've got a p2p program but thats got access as well
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. its a SAME 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? not sure
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)?mcaffe but it isn't on anymore
16. What country are you living in? Great Britiain (UK)
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Old October 17th, 2008
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Try all the tips within this sticky... http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html

If none of them help, could you tell me your modem/router details please, you will find the info if you have a look underneath it....
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Old October 22nd, 2008
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my modem is a BT Voyager 105 USB. ADSL Modem .Help me !!!!! Thanks.
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There isn't any instructions for the 105 but there are for a 205 so I will give you those, hopefully it will be the same concept .....

Port Forwarding for the BT Voyager 205
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