You're connected but are you getting incoming? After LW has been on for about half an hour, do this check for us: Bug Report instructions & sample image If it's false then you probably have a modem blocking incoming, in which case: What brand name & model number of modem do you use?

Update your Java: Java 1.4.x OR Java 1.5 (take the JRE)

A well set-up LW can start to continue its dwnlding after it's settled down perhaps 2 out of 3 times you open LW. Optimising LW & Maximising Uplds & Dwnlds A (1st post only) & also Part B which is even better & last & least are search & dwnld hints.