not connecting

everytime i go on to limewire it says you are currently connecting to the network. I did notice i only have one green bar and there is a brick in front of the globe. I checked mcafee security. I am so confused. I need help please!

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1. windowsxp
2. mcafee and windows
3. ? a lot it's a new computer
4. ?
5. cable
6. modem-motorola sufboard
7. house
8. limewire pro, java 1.60
9. Roadrunner
10. internet explorer can't display this page
11. yes, one has a hard line, one is wireless
12. limewire used to work but lately it has not been working
13. yes
14. ?
15. mcafee and windows
16. usa
15.

Sorry, made a mistake i have windows vista

can someone please help me? I am so anoyed

Be patient. The helpers here are volunteers & we don't spend 24 hours a day on the computer. You could always try using the forum search to look thru old threads.

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.
LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista

In LW tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Change LW's listening port to 64049 (or something in the range of 49152 - 65535) > apply > ok.

Some people have also had problems with the latest Java versions. You could try this older version & see whether that makes a difference. Use the JRE offline installer & remove any other Java versions before you install this one.
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

Check out these threads about Vista & McAfee:
“No Compromise” Vista-McAfee-Limewire Solution
Can't Connect With VISTA!

What is the model of your surfboard?

my model # is SBG900

If you've tried all those other fixes & nothing's worked then try port forwarding for your Motorola. The instructions are here.
Port Forwarding for the Motorola SBG 900
Don't forget the step of setting up a static IP address first, or port forwarding won't work. LW's listening port, port in the 'manual port forward' box & port forwared within the modem should all be the same number.

how do i set up a static ip address?

never mind i see how