You should wait until LW's been open for at least 25 mins before doing the Bug Test.

Remember downld speeds can be as a result of your sources. Not all sources are very fast. Try to choose those with many sources under the # column & 3 or 4 stars from the search results. If still not improve things then try ideas below.

Make a note of all your LW settings under LW preferences & then delete the LW preferences BUT ONLY whilst LW is closed. They are found here: /Users/your_username/Library/Preferences/LimeWire

Then try opening again. Leave it to settle for 25 mins or more. If still not working too well then see below.

Dare I suggest it but perhaps your modem/router does not utilise UPnP technology. In that case you may need to forward a port on your device. See http://www.portforward.com/2wire/1800hg.htm

You must have a static ip for this to work. The steps are 1. Set up a Static ip. 2. Forward port 6346. 3. Manual port forward instructions & sample image & 2 posts after that.

You may even have a manual which describes how to do this.

Some other tips:
* After opening LW wait 10 to 20 mins before using. Let it settle down 1st.

* Set both uplds & downlds to autoclear.

* Don't use the Resume button on all incomplete files. This can have side-fx such as affect LW's connection quality. May queue your files for much much longer. This will also stress LW & your comp. If you use Resume/Find sources then just apply it to a couple or so at one time.

* A well set-up LW can start to automatically 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. The latter one I've been thinking about re-writing for some time. That's just for playing it safe. eg- I show all speeds & qualities.

eg: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...028#post116028