I highly recommend the following.
1) make sure everything is set to the defaults that is, undo any changes you made to try to get this to work.
2) Assuming that with the default configuration you are able to search and download then the only thing you are looking to do is to be able to upload files.
3) Do some research on how to forward tcp port 6346 to your private IP address.
That should solve your issue assuming you don't have any XP or Norton firewalls installed.
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Originally posted by gg58
I don't understand the following: 3. Finally, if you are using NAT (meaning that the IP address of your machine is 10.x.x.x or 192.x.x.x ) now, might be able to connect, search and download from the network but no one will be able to upload from you. If you have taken the advise of others to force your IP using limewire then your half way there, as your port forwarding is working correctly. But, you need to FORCE THE IP OF YOUR ROUTER or FIREWALL to the network. To find out what your ip is from the machine that you use to get on Gnutella open a web browser to http://www.whatismyip.com
(write this IP down and force this IP in Limewire) If you need help testing this Just post a reply to this thread.
I am new to Limewire and new to Wireless internet and a router. So I don't know what means to force my ip or router...can you explain in laymens language??? Thanks! |