1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) Windows XP Professional
2. What firewalls you have? The Netgear router has its own firewall
3. ram? How do I find that out?
4. Hard Disk space available? Changes - 189 MB to 3 gig
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Modem Linksys BEFCMU10, Router Netgear RP614
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)? Home
8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
These details are vital if you want us to find out what your connection problem is. LW 4.8.1 PRO - recently downloaded, Java 1.5.0_02
9. Who is your isp provider? Comcast
10. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I'm new to LW but have used LW for a while, this problem is new.