I have no clue how to make it go away from the globe. Any help?

Hi holagirl32493,

You'll need to post the details of your setup so we can try to help. The staff here is very talented but we need a little info to go on .

Please post these details: System details - help us to help you

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i have win xp home
win firewall
512 ram
100gb hd
dsl
westell c90-610030-06
bellsouth/at&t
from house
limewire 4.14

I have never had a problem in at least five years connecting to the network. I would get a turbo connection almost instantly. Now it just sits at the one bar saying "connecting." I have disabled the tips at startup and manually connect after opening LW. I have tried with ZoneAlarm on and off. I do get hosts on the connections tab but they just keep going by and never make a connection. Leaf connection status.
NOTE: I am able to use FrostWire but would rather use my LW Pro. I know I have an older version, but this version has always worked for me. I use this version for specific reasons. I tried the newest version and had all the exact same problems, etc. I have gone through about 40 pages of the Connection Problems thread on forums not only here but on other site. This is really frustrating. I am pretty knowledgeable about computers/software/hardware and have never had this problem before. I have a cable connection 6M/256k.
Thank you for any help you may have. This is VERY frustrating!!!

1. OS version? Windows XP
2. What firewalls you have? ZoneAlarm
3. How much ram? 1 GIG
4. Hard Disk space available? 240 GIG
5. Connection type? Cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Motorola SB5100
7. Where are you trying to connect from? Home (apartment)
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? 4.8.0 & 1.5.0 1
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Comcast
10. Do this simple test for us. 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. New problem/experienced user of about five years
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? NO
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? I use Vonage but it also doesn't work when I go straight from Motorola modem to computer
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Eset NOD32 & ZoneAlarm
16. What country are you living in? USA

1. OS version? xp
2. What firewalls you have? mcafee & windows (turned off)
3. How much ram? 1 gig
4. Hard Disk space available? 200 gig
5. Connection type? broadband cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Motorola Modem, Linksys Network Router (Cable DSL Router)
7. Where are you trying to connect from? house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? LW-4.14.1 Pro, Java-1.5.0_02.
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Atlantic Broadband
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: 'My test worked!'
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. only Limewire
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. I've used Limewire for years now it wont work
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? yes
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)? McAfee
16. What country are you living in? USA


HELP!!

Hi earlywilbur, Sorry for the delayed response.

Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access? Firewall configuration instructions (click on link).

Your westell will need to be portforwarded. There are instructions on portforwarding here: PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall, look for your modem and follow the instructions. Be sure to setup a static ip or it won't work. Don't worry if you can't find your exact model there. The setup is basically the same. Within LimeWire: Manual port forward instructions & sample image. I also have a westell, so if you run into problems I could post some screen shots.

Hopefully that'll get you started. Let us know if you need more help.

You could also try the fixes in this thread: Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should!

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