Limewire says firewall is blocking but its not.

Mauren Mureaux · #11 (**permalink**) January 23rd, 2009

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Originally Posted by JND1993

Hi Birdy,
I wanted to thank you for your reply and let you know what finally worked for me.

I did all that was suggested including upgrading my version of Limewire, changing the port #'s replacing the gnutella.net file etc etc. Nothing was making a bit of difference.

What I finally did was go back to the windows firewall settings I did have it set to off so I went under advanced settings. Listed there were 3 box's that were checked, One for broadband, local area, and the Internet. I figured well I'm not using the firewall so lets see what happens if I unchecked these box's. The moment I did Limewire connected. I have restarted LW 4 times since and even though the firewall icon is still showing in LW its connecting just fine. "Knocking on wood"

Jill

OMG!! Jill, thank you tons!! I have been searching for a fix to my blockage issue and i followed your directions on how you fixed yours...viola!! Oh HAPPY DAY!!!

Kisses...LOL!!

~Mauren~

Sleepless · #12 (**permalink**) January 23rd, 2009

It's a really bad idea to not have any firewall. try downloading and installing this one Free Firewall Software Download by Comodo

You can choose what to install from the package. If you already have other antivirus software, then just install the firewall.

JoshuaM · #13 (**permalink**) January 28th, 2009

mm i tried that and its still not workingg i might just reinstall windows..

disention · #14 (**permalink**) January 31st, 2009

I have to say Limewire can really confuse me. I followed many instructions on this forum while my LW did not connect which took me about 30 minutes then all of a sudden after sitting for about another 10 minutes while I researched opening up a port or two on my router I connected with a turbo charged connection and have been downloading fine ever since. Now I am almost afraid to shut my computer off in fear of it not reconnecting.

I am still operating with Windows Xp (the only real operating system)
and an older version of LW. 4.4 Pro

This has happened to me a few times before and would like it to stop. Any ideas?

playerstck · #15 (**permalink**) February 4th, 2009

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Originally Posted by birdy

I can't find any port forwarding info (or much info at all) about your router. The Belkin site's no help as the user guide & quick start manuals never load

So I can't even find out whether it has a firewall (most routers do) or supports UPnP. Does your manual tell you anything about that??

Which version of Java are you using (in LW Help > About LW will show you)?

Try removing any rules for LW from within Vista's firewall. Then restart your computer & add new rules.

Go to LW's tools > options > advanced > firewall. Change LW's listening port from 6500 to 65000 > apply > ok.

Do you just have the 'manual port forwarding' ticked within LW's tools > options > advanced > firewall or do you actually have a port forwarded within your router's setup (by logging into your router & changing settings)?

Did you have any problems finding the preferences folder? After you deleted the prefs folder, did you go through LW's setup wizard all over again?

Go & find your gnutella.net file. Hover your cursor over the file - how big is it?

Birdy, I have windows vista dell xps 210 with actiontec MI424WR router and I am having the same issue as this individual. I have disabled windows firewall, and I have gone into the router and tried to setup port forwarding but I am having issues getting it to work. Can you please help me out, I am unsure what to put in for local domain name, I see the name of another computer on my network, but it does nothing if I select it, and I really don't know how to set up the port forwarding, is there a specific port I should use for this, I just need help filling in these blanks on the port forwarding screen!! lol oh ya, and I am using Comcast internet if that matters at all. My router is saying that both my computers on the network are connected, which they are, but LW doesnt think so:P please help!

birdy · #16 (**permalink**) February 4th, 2009

Hi playerstck,

First of all, have you tried the fixes within this thread (click on link): If LW Will Not Connect

Sometimes port forwarding isn't necessary... have you used LW in the past? Have you recently updated/upgraded LW? Sometimes, things like deleting LW's preferences folder or deleting/replacing gnutella.net file can do the trick

Does your router support UPnP?
If it does, have you tried enabling that within your router & using the UPnP option within LW (LW 4 tools > options > firewalls > check the 'use UPnP' button > Apply > ok>) (LW 5 tools > options > advanced > super really advanced > Firewall > tick the 'use UPnP' box > ok)?

Which instructions are you using for port forwarding? Are you using these ones?: Port Forwarding for the Actiontec MI-424-WR

I don't have an Actiontec, but port forwarding's pretty similar for different routers...
I can't see anywhere to enter a *domain name, in those instructions

Once you get to the Port forwarding > Add > Add Server Ports, you need to add ports for TCP. The destination port number that you use will be the same as LW's listening port. Then add another port for UDP. The destination port will be the same as LW's listening port.

Make sure that the port in the 'manual port forward' box in LW is the same as the port you've forwarded within your router setup... if it's not the same, port forwarding won't work.

Then when you come to the 'specify address' part - enter the static IP address that you set up earlier.

Have you set up a static IP address first? You'll need to do that before you can set up port forwarding. Here's the link: PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall

Late edit - Sorry, I was cooking dinner & forgot about the forum!

*If you mean Domain Name Server (DNS) numbers then you'll find those when you go through the steps for setting up a static IP. There are normally 2 - a primary & secondary DNS number. Maybe that's what you mean when you mentioned local domain ?? Otherwise - sorry but I don't know what you mean.

Lord of the Rings · #17 (**permalink**) February 4th, 2009

1. First thing you do before you begin the port forward process is set up a Static ip. How to set up a static IP address on a Vista (click on link).

If you have two computers then each computer will need to have a separate different ip address & 'if' port forwarding both, each will need a different port forwarded. A separate port forward rule for each computer!

Domain name is usually that of your ISP. Check with your ISP which exact name you should use. This is usually optional to add in. * Edit: oops it's not a name, I was confused with search domain when you mentioned domain name. It's a number. And yes it's best to choose the one your local ISP uses. No number here might make it difficult for your internet to connect or make it unreliable/slow at times.

2. Instructions for version 2 of your router Port Forwarding for the Actiontec MI-424-WRv2

Which port to use? Whilst port 6346 is the default gnutella port. Any port between 49152 - 65535 can be used. Make sure the connection & listening ports are the same & same as the port number you put into the router's port forward rule. Also use both TCP & UDP protocol combined, else do a separate rule for each which is even better.

Remember the ports used for each computer must be different.
For ip addresses, say for example your router address is 192.168.1.1, then each computer might have a static address of 192.168.1.3, 192.168.1.4, etc.

lol looks like Birdy did come back.