1. OS version? WXP SP 3
2. WXP SP2 firewall - disabled. D-Link DIR-300 router.
3. How much ram? 512MB
4. Hard Disk space available? 5gb
5. Connection type? cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
Cable modem: Motorola Surfboard via ethernet to D-Link DIR-300 router via ethernet to PC
7. Where are you trying to connect from ? My home

8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have?
LW4.12.6
Java 1.6.0_11
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Optusnet Australa (cable)
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?
Your test worked!!
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.

3 PC LAN all works fine including 1 networked printer.
2 PC's locked off from internet via firewall rules based on permenantly allocated dhcp tcp/ip addresses - my own pc is not included in this address range otherwise I wouldn't be able to make this post!
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
I was using LW before I added the D-Link DIR-300 to my system... it was my own pc hooked up to the Motorola cable modem via ethernet and it all just worked too well!
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?
I set up Port Forwarding AND UPnP is still turned on.
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall
I am using Symantec AV Corporate Edition only.
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).

Australia
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?
I have added the D-Link DIR-300.