Another mac 9.2.2 that can't connect
 

I hope I'm not being annoying by posting this since so many other people have started the same topic (however, the fact that there are a lot of these threads across all platforms makes me curious...).

As has happened to lots of others, Limewire just won't connect. It just stays on one bar saying 'connecting'. I don't think anything on my computer has changed recently, it worked fine last time I used it (a couple of weeks ago). Starting to get suspicious of my ISP! ;)

I've tried all the fixes I could find in the forums - deleting preferences, forcing IP etc - to no avail, so here's my info:

1. OS version? mac 9.2.2
2. What firewalls you have? Not sure, this is what I could find (but nothing's been changed & LW was working with this set-up before)
Firewall Configuration
DoS Protection
DoS attacks can be checked based on your specific need.
State: Enabled
SYN Flooding checking
Port Scan Protection
Port Scan attacks can be checked based on your specific need.
State: Enabled
NMAP FIN/URG/PSH attack
Xmas Tree attack
Null Scan attack
SYN/RST attack
SYN/FIN attack
Service Filtering
The following services can be blocked based on your specific need.
Telnet from External Network
FTP from External Network
DNS from External Network
IKE from External Network
RIP from External Network
DHCP from External Network
3. How much ram? 512mb
4. Hard Disk space available? 3.10GB
5. Connection type? broadband - DSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? D-Link DSL-G604T/AU
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? House
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. 4.0.7 - doesn't tell me any Java info
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? iinet
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? test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. nope
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. new problem
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? nope
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? UPnP enabled
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall. None! :eek:
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

Thanks in advance. :)

I don't think the LW 4.0 was UPnP capable. I'd need to check. If that's the case you will need to port forward your router. I had a similar version.
You will need to set up a static ip first: Computing & Information Technology : University of Vermont
Then see http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...4g-router.html which should be similar to yours.

If LW was working fine before then try deleting the LW prefs folder whilst the program is closed; found here: Macintosh HD/System Folder/Preferences/.limewire
List your prefs folder in List mode & you should find it at the top.

Thanks for your help. :)

I'd already tried deleting prefs while closed (more than once...in case it didn't take the first time ;)).

The thing that doesn't make sense to me is that I've used LW for years now with this set-up (whatever UPnP is), why would there be problems all of a sudden do you think?

I'll look into the port forwarding stuff now & let you know how I go.

EDIT: No luck with the port forwarding.

Any other suggestions? *crosses fingers*

You are with same ISP as me. No ISP issues there. I have no problems connecting with LW 4.0 in OS 9.2.2

UPnP (universal plug & Play is a system that allows a UPnP capable program to communicate directly with the router & open any needed ports. This was not available at the time of LW 4.0)

Tip: Purge the Downloads Queue! (click on blue link) & delete your LW prefs folder from time to time. Take a look at ideas in other threads such as http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...s-9-2-2-a.html

Go to LW's menu bar, Tools>Options>Connections & uncheck option for automatically connect. Then close LW, open it up again. Let it settle for 10-15 mins, then go to menu bar, File menu & choose connect. Give it plenty of time to connect. Sometimes opening a browser may help.