Hi everyone,
New to this forum so I hope I post properly. I have used LW for a couple of years with little problem, especially with connecting. Maybe a little slow sometimes but not an issue. Now it seems as though I can never connect. A couple of days ago I was able to connect late at night so I'm guessing maybe my ISP as I have read here. If this is the case, is there no way around it? Any way, here is my system info:

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) If using Windows Vista, please tell us whether you have an Administrator user account. VIsta business, admin rights
2. What firewalls you have? Windows (turned off). Norton 360, limewire is fully allowed. Even though, I still see firewall icon in LW
3. How much ram? 3 GB
4. Hard Disk space available? 47 GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Netgear WNR 834B Wireless router, Motorola surfboard modem
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? (Go to LW's menu Help bar > About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. _ Click to see Sample image 4.18.8, java 1.6.0_07
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Brighthouse
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? "Youre test worked"
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. Used for couple years, new problem
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? _ click here to see Sample image
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
Norton 360
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland). US
17. Has anything in your setup changed recently? Have you updated your version of LW 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? Nothing new, maybe updated automatically