firewall in external dsl modem? or router?

texasdragonman · #1 (**permalink**) August 2nd, 2007

ok so from everything ive read, i think im having a firewall issue.lw says im downloading, but the speed sits at 0, it sometimes will show me connected to as many as 15 other users for said file, and i know its a legit file as when i open lw they will start downloading right away. then poof!! every thing goes to 0 again. its almost like something is coming in after i start limewire and putting a block on it. im not a computer savvy person(other than web browsing) i have disabled my windows firewall..... but when i open lw it says it detects a firewall, can anyone walk me through finding this firewall, and disableing it? also i run through a landline router so that my computer and my mothers can both access the internet(a dsl connection thru att) at the same time, do i need to disable her firewall? does the router have anything to do with it? if so how do i fix it? if anyone out there is willing to walk me through this i would be greatful

-=Paul=-

birdy · #2 (**permalink**) August 2nd, 2007

Could you please give us your details?
System details - help us to help you (click here)

texasdragonman · #3 (**permalink**) August 3rd, 2007

hey there, birdy, here are the answers to your system ?'s..... also take a look at my other two posts, as they mention in a little more detail what im experiancing

1. OS version?
windows xp home edition

2. What firewalls you have?
windows firewall, possibly one from aol? possibly one in my router, possibly one in the dsl modem

3. How much ram?
256

4. Hard Disk space available?
24.2 gigs internal, 117 gigs in my external

5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
dsl

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
modem:siemens speedstream4100
part # 060-d141-a39
router: d-link
model: di-524
fcc id: ka2di524e1

7. Where are you trying to connect from?
house

8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have?
4.14basic, but i still have access to pro...
java 6 update 2

9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?
at&t

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?
says test worked

11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
yes, my mothers computer, what details do you want?

12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
experienced user

13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?
yes i do..... for a moment anyway, then it goes away
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342

14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?
dont know

15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)?
spybot search and destroy, and aol runs security checks

16. What country are you living in?
united states (texas)

i hope this gives you enough info to help me through this....

-=Paul=-

ukbobboy01 · #4 (**permalink**) August 3rd, 2007

Paul

From what I have found out, it seems that your modem does not have a built in firewall but your router has. This is what D-Link says about it:

Quote:

With the DI-524 Wireless Router's built-in advanced firewall, threats of hackers penetrating your network are minimized. Some firewall features include functions that allow or disallow certain ports to be open for certain applications. Time scheduling can be established as a firewall rule so that specific ports will be open at certain times and be closed at other times. Features like content filtering, MAC filtering, URL blocking, and domain blocking are useful tools to prevent other unwanted intruders from connecting to your network or browsing restricted sites.

So, I suggest that you first download a userguide and read up on your equipment, here is the URL:

D-Link DI-524 High Speed 2.4GHz (802.11g) Wireless Router

Finally, I could not find anything that could help you configure your router on the "Port Forwarding" site other than "PFConfig" an automated port forwarding utility which you may have to buy, here is the URL:

https://portforward.com/store/pfconfig.cgi

However, check out the site because something could be there that may help you:

PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall

Good Luck

UK Bob

birdy · #5 (**permalink**) August 3rd, 2007

Did LW ever work well with Java 1.6.0_02 installed? That version works fine for me but some people have had problems with it. You could try this older version of Java & see whether that makes any difference. Use the JRE offline installer & remove your current Java version before you install this one.
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

It wouldn't hurt to delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will kill all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. If you're not sure of your settings, go through LW's tools > options & write them all down, so that you can reset things later.

These instructions should help you to set up port forwarding.
Port Forwarding for the Dlink DI-524
As LOTR said before, don't forget the step of setting up a static IP first

LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded within the router all have to be the same number.

This will explain a bit more about a static IP address

PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall