Give LW some time. Leave it perhaps 30 - 60 mins to allow it sufficient time to settle.

Firewall instructions can be found here to allow LW access: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml So which firewalls do you have? What OS version do you use (wind 98, etc.)?

Just in case: May I ask what modem & router brand names & model numbers you have? Also where are you connecting from (home, school, work, etc.)?