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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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January 6th, 2009
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 Try reconfiguring the Norton firewall - remove the current LW rules & then add new ones. A couple of links here which might help... http://www.gnutellaforums.com/226610-post6.html PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall There are lots of connection fixes to try in this thread: If LW Will Not Connect Start off by deleting LW's preferences folder (that thread has a link with info for Vista users). If that doesn't fix things, the next thing to do is replace your gnutella.net file  If none of the fixes in that thread work, look at port forwarding for your router. The instructions are here: Port Forwarding for the Linksys WRT54G First of all, you'll need to set up a static IP address: PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded within router setup all have to be the same number  When LW was connecting ok, did you still see the firewall icon?  |
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