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Old October 5th, 2007
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Default Firewall issues ...

Here is what I am working with:

1. OS version? Tiger OS (Mac Book) 10.4.10
2. What firewalls you have? none that I am aware of.
3. How much ram? It is a Macbook PRo .. I think alot
4. Hard Disk space available?117.1 GB
5. Connection type? Wireless through my router AND I HAVE TIME WARNER CABLE
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Modem is a Tarayon TJ 715 - Router is a Linksys WRT54GS.
7. Where are you trying to connect from: house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? 4.10.14
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Time Warner
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? No.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. 1ST TRY
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? YES
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342
It says firewall detecting.
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? ????
I used port forwarding and opened up 64049
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall ?none that I am aware of.
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). California, USA.

Here is a link to what has been tried before: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...752-1-bar.html
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Old October 6th, 2007
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Question Second Try To The Same Problem

I'll try this again.
I purchased LIMEWIRE PRO and I can't connect. (HOW do you get your money back if the problem has no remedy?)
STATS:

1. OS version? Tiger OS (Mac Book) 10.4.10
2. What firewalls you have? OFF
3. How much ram? 1 gig
4. Hard Disk space available? 116 GB
5. Connection type? Cable modem
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? RCA DCM 425
7. Where are you trying to connect from: HOME
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? 4.10.14 pro
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Time Warner
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? No.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I haven't use it for a long while. Used it a LOT before.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? YES
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342
It says firewall detecting.
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled? UPnP
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall? New HD, no Anti-virus installed yet
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). California, USA.
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6. ... Router is a Linksys WRT54GS[/url]
I must warn you this router was a "lemon" that Linksys released. Normally their devices are very good. That range of models had firmware problems Linksys never bothered to fix. Port forwarding is definitely the safest approach. But be sure you did it correctly. First step MUST be setting up a static ip (for OSX). If you do that step later then the process won't work & are better off deleting that port forward rule & repeating correctly. 2nd & 3rd steps are port forwarding (PF) the device & setting LW up for PF setting. I'd also tend to recommend a separate port forwarding for each of TCP & UDP.

Also see the link called Linksys WRT54G - Fixed my problem, Followed these steps and it works! under UNnP section -> Linksys about 1/4 way down the page here Connection problems? Check here first! (click on link). But don't do that unless you are confident. You'd be best keeping a note of Firmware text just in case you did attempt it so you could undo it if you struck problems. Not for the simple minded to attempt because it's risky.

Are you sure you disabled your OSX firewall? Disabling or setting it up for LW's access can be seen here OSX Firewall settings for Tiger.

Try setting up a Test account & try opening LW from there & see if it connects.

Also, go to your Connections window & tell us if you are seeing any attempts at connecting to an ultrapeer. And if any do actually connect. For Basic you will get a maximum of 3 & Pro 5, unless you are acting in Ultrapeer mode.

leandropucci also try setting up a test account to see if you can open from there & check your connections window.

In sample image below, you see I already have an account set up called Test. And one of the test accounts is active at that time. Easy to swap between accounts using login window at top left of screen. (click to see larger image samples)

Firewall issues ...-account-test-osx.gif Firewall issues ...-log-window.gif

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Old October 8th, 2007
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Thanks for your help Lord of the Rings, but the result is the same
"starting connection" and connection status:leaf
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but the result is the same[/URL] "starting connection" and connection status:leaf
Go to LW's prefs -> Advanced -> Firewalls & change both port options to port 6049. I think you will need to set it to port forward to do this. If still no connection, try Phex to see if you have the same problems. It is another gnutella program, quite good but just not as simple to the naked eye to use.
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Old October 11th, 2007
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thank you!
Phex worked right away...
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