Limewire says firewall is blocking but its not.
 

Hi,
Thanks so much for any help. MY ISP provider is Verizon DSL im running Windows XP. I'm running limewires version 410.5 pro. Java Version 1.50 11 as I just returned to the older version after reading some of the sticky threads.

I have been using limewire often for the past week as I was setting up a new play list and all was working fine. Now today I went to use it and it says its being blocked by a firewall and the firewall icon is present.. I use AVG as far as an anti virus program and I do not have windows firewall marked as being active.

I haven't installed anything different or made any changes since yesterday when I was using Limewire so I dont know what could have changed.

As I said I tried installing an older version of Java, I changed the port #. I have rebooted the computer and limewire several times but still No luck.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Jill

Hi Jill,

Have you been through the fixes here? If LW Will Not Connect
First thing I'd suggest is deleting LW's preferences folder. Next thing to try would be replacing the gnutella.net file:) Otherwise, try the other fixes there & if nothing helps, please post back with all of your system details (the help thread has info about which details we need).


Your version of LW's really old, you may find some problems using that one. Do you have that Pro installer saved? If you do, try updating to the latest free LW & see whether that's any better: Lime Wire » Download LimeWire
*If you don't have your Pro 4.10.5 installer saved, updating to the latest free version will remove your Pro & you won't be able to get it back!!!*

My limewire says connecting to network and next to that it says it detectx a firewall. I have shutdown limewire, deleted it completely from my computer, added it back, checked my firewall has limewire set as an exception to allow it through and I still cannot get it to connect.... Any help there?

If nothing there helps, post back with your system details.

Alrighty.. I did all of that and still nothing. Just says it is connecting but it wont.

Ok, I need your system details. You would've seen the info about that in the help thread:)

Windows Vista
Windows firewall
Ram 4.5
Dont know where to find hard disc info :(
cable connection
motorola sb5101 modem and belkin f5d7234-4 router
connecting from house
Version 4.18.8
ISP is time warner cable
My test worked!!
Only computer on setup
New problem, I actually had some songs downloaded already and one day it just would not connect any longer, I deleted it from the computer twice and readded it. Still having connection problem.
I do see a brick wall, I went into my firewall and it says to allow limewire as an exception
port forwarding (6500)
Not sure about security, I know I have the following on my computer: CCleaner?Norton security scan, and symantec client security
Im in the USA
It is a laptop I am using, It was working at my previous address, I did just move last week but it had stopped working before I moved. So I was using an at&t laptop connect card at the time and have since switched to the roadrunner connection which is still not allowing connection... Hope all this helps!

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 :blink:
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?

Reporting Back
 

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

have you tried updating ur java and forwarding your ports?

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~

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.

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

Connection Problems
 

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?
:wai:

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!

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:confused:
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.

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. :p