and if this helps you at all....

1. OS version? Windows 98
2. What firewalls you have? it was uninstalled but i had norton.. now all i have is antivirus and internet worm
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available? 12.65 GB
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) CABLE
6. *** Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Motorola SB4200 SURFboard
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)? home
8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? Limewire 4.10.5 & JAVA 1.5.0_06
10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? no
11. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there? It says Your test worked
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. its a new problem