Firewalled
 

Hey Guys...
I have just finished moving and I've had to go from Cable internet to ADSL..
My problem is when running Limewire, Im firewalled now...
I haven't changed any of my settings from what I had before, any clues to why this has happened and any solutions would be greatly appreciated...
Cheers ;)

New Firewall
 

Hi WW

So you have mysteriously gained a new firewall:).

I'll take a wild guess and say that (maybe) your new ISP has provided you with a firewall, I know that some ISPs automatically virus check your emails for you so maybe they have graduated to providing you with a firewall as part of their installation package.

If you have got a new firewall it should show up in your system tray or, at the very least, in your Add/Remove list.

Hope this helps.



UK Bob

Hi UK Bob,
The thing is its the same ISP, I have just moved to an ADSL area and where I lived before was a cable area, so do you think they might have the firewall in the installation cd???
Thanks for your time mate ;)

May I ask which isp?

Chances are your modem/router settings have gone back to default. See if you can enable UPnP again. Check this section 1/4 way down this page Connection problems? Check here first! (click on link)

What happens when you send your browser here? http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?

BTW what brand & model of modem/router set up devices do you have?

Edit: Ah so you're now using ADSL instead of cable?!?! Check your LW settings also. Keep in mind you'll probably have a different ip no. so ... that may make a difference with your firewall! ;)
Firewall configuration instructions (click on link)

Hi LOTR, Im with Telstra (bigpond) the modem is a Siemens speedstream 4200
When I used the link it said your test worked....
Ive gone through the firewall configuration, but still the firewall is showing..
Im a bit lost as where to find the UPnP...;)

Try typing http://192.168.254.254 into your browser. Are you able to log into your device?

I'd try to call telecom to ask their opinion. I know they won't help with 3rd party programs, but you could try to mask it.

Have you tried deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Point #2 & 3 in Fixes for Limewire (sample image included at bottom of page.)

Hi LOTR. I tried typing that into my browser and this is what it said
Sorry, no information is available for the URL 192.168.254.254

What does that mean?

Hi wondering why

Your modem has a NAT firewall in it go to the link below and follow the instructions. The link will take you to the port forwarding page for setting up your modem for LimeWire. :)

http://www.portforward.com/english/r...0/Limewire.htm

Telstra is not known to shape p2p or block p2p ports.

As Grandpa suggested, manual port forwarding is much more reliable than UPnP. I don't know why this should make such a difference after changing to adsl but ... (perhaps cable offered a more consistent & insulated environment) ... at least that's a safe direction to head. Any advice if you're not sure about port forwarding just ask. It will mean you'll initially need to set up a static ip. If you don't then the port forwarding won't work after you reconnect.

Sorry WW perhaps I got the ip address wrong. It's apparently 10.0.0.138

Yaaaaaay Grandpa it worked, your wonderful....;)
Many many thanks mate....:D

Hi LOTR, thats the IP I put in 10.0.0.1, does that mean that when I disconnect it will go back to having a firewall...When I followed the directions all the boxes were blank so I added the subnet, the default gate and the DNS manually and I put 10.0.0.1 in the IP box, have I stuffed it up lol...;)

No that sounds find to me. That seems to be the way the instructions put it. So if it doesn't work next time you connect, review the instructions again. Once it's right you can forget all about it. :D

I just shut the computer down and started back up and guess what NO firewall, thankyou thankyou to you LOTR and Grandpa for all your help it is truely appreciated...
Cheers guys..:D :D

That's ok, you can send us a bunch of Queensland bananas as a token. lol :D (if you can find any) :D

Find any is right, maybe this time next year and as long as no more Cyclones pass by I will get you some...:p

Happy to see your connected again. :)

Hi, Im not really sure what all these abbrev. stand for but downloaded Limewire a while ago & was working fine but then I got updates on my computer and when I search for items nothing happens. Think Im behind a firewall, followed the instructions on the limewire support website to right click on firewall but cant change the settings to put Limewire as an exception. Any suggestions anyone? Its driving me insane.