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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