Do this test: Bug Report instructions & sample image Is your result True/False? If it's false then either a firewall on the computer or a NAT firewall in your modem/router is stopping you.

Can you give us a total desciption of your set up: 1. What firewalls you have, 2. Connection type, 3. Modem & router brand name & model numbers, 4. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?
These details are vital if you want us to find out what your connection problem is.

For now update your Java: Java 1.4.2 (click on link)

(By the way the bitrate generally refers to mp3's. Unless you're refering to kbps or KB/s)