Ok, here is what I have and have done:

I have:
- Windows XP
- Service Pack 2
- Limewire 4.2.6
- Firewall: McAfee
- LAN (if that's anything)
- router: Netgear, model: FS105
- and am connecting from dorm

This is what I have done:
- I have looked throughout this forum for any tips, ideas, tricks(none of which have worked)
- added limewire/gnutella to a list of programs classified as "exceptions" for McAfee and the LAN firewall, something to do w/ TCP/UCP port 6346
- reinstalled Limewire (2x)
- disabled the "tips" popup box on the start up (a suggestion by one of the people here)
- disabled the "connect on startup" (something like that), another suggestion
- some other things, nothing seems to work!!!

I feel like I've done my homework, but I guess I missed something with all the problems that seem to exist.

Please, please Help!!!