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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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![]() The Motorolla SBG900 should have UPnP abilities, but unfortunately sometimes UPnP does not work reliably (others have also had problems with this model.) The more reliable answer is to forward a port. To do this, first & most important step is the very first one, set up a static ip: Setting up a Static ip on VISTA (click on blue link). Write this new static ip address down or copy-paste into a notecard because you will need it for the next step. ![]() Second & 3rd steps are described within the next link: Port Forward instructions for Motorola SBG 900 (click on blue link). The default port for LimeWire is 6346, however you can choose any between 49152 - 65535, such as 64049 for example. Best to make both connection & listening port the same. ![]() Some routers need to be rebooted, or at least rebooting computer to get such changes properly into action. Not sure about your brand. ![]() Oh ... in case you have not done already, after these steps, make a firewall rule for LimeWire for Vista's firewall, not too difficult: http://www.limewire.org/wiki/index.p...r_Cant_Connect |
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![]() I have tried deleting EVERYTHING (viewing hidden and system files to make sure it is all gone). I even tried Frostwire. I really do not want to have to disable the firewall completely on my router so it looks like I am just S.O.L when it comes to lime/Frostwire. I have put waaaaay too many hours into this for something that used to work just fine ![]() ![]() Dave |
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