Can you give us a total description of your set up:
1. Do this test:
Bug Report instructions & sample image Is the result True/False?
2. What firewalls you have?
3. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
4. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
5. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
6. Who is your isp provider (Internet Service Provider)?
7. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
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Connection problems? Check here first! (click on link) to get tips on setting up firewall for LW's acess, & also for enabling UPnP for your modem/router, else manual port forwarding.