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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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![]() 1. OS version? Windows Vista 2. What firewalls you have? Windows Firewall 5. Connection type? Broadband 6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Dynex DX-D402 7. Where are you trying to connect from? house 8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? Limewire 5.4.6 Java 1.6.0_17 9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Charter Communications 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? It worked 11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. Sharing it with another computer 12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I had LW on my old computer and it worked fine when connected to another computer 13. _ (b) How many red or green bars do you see at bottom left of LW's screen? (all red or grey or only 1 or 2 green bars means disconnected) It Says Connecting... With no bars 14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? not sure 15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? I was using AVG but deleted it. So nothing right now 16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country USA 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? just got a new computer...nothing else changed There's some information...I hope this helps! |
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