1) My Limewire 4.10.3 never releases the firewall logo and when I click on irect connect it allways states I am behind a routr or firewall
2)I've left Limewire going for hours/days and it still does not release the firewall (apparently If direct connection is available I should see my IP address when I select Direct connect) I am computer literate so I know whayt my IP address is and therefore this is not my only indication.
3)Norton Av 2005 version I use does not include a firewal. (I have even tried disaling it, rebooting, etc. just incase
4) I connect thru a RCA broadband part number DCM 425 mine says false but i cannot figure out why.

thanks for anymore assistance