You will both need to get rid of that firewall to be able to direct connect to each other...I know that you have allowed limewire as an exeption, but the firewall that is blocking you would be a NAT Firewall which is built into your Modem/Router...

Any way just to be sure this is the problem could you post these details please...You may also want to get your friend to do the same...

System details - help us to help you

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Try it, select you router, app, and you're good to go.

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) ~~ Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? ~~ I've disconnected the Windows XP firewall to make the router work (it's relatively new); I only have the router firewall (D-Link DI-624 router)
3. How much ram? 504
4. Hard Disk space available? ~~ 60.7 GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ~~ HIGHSPEED DSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? ~~ D-Link DI-624 router; ActionTec GT-701 Modem
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? ~~ Home office
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. ~~ LW 4.12.11; Java 1.5.0_11
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? ~~ Qwest
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? If yes, please give details of set up. ~~ Basic Network through the router; total of three computers wired to the router; one laptop wireless
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. ~~ I had LiveWire before with a different router and modem. It worked fine, HOWEVER I NEVER TRIED TO GO DIRECT IP TO IP WITH IT. With this current setup I can search and download files apparently okay. I just can't attach via IP address to my friend's computer or vice versa. Theirs says the same thing about a firewall.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? ~~ YES