>> I try to add the IP that is listed in the box next to the Add tab, and it disconnects in 2-3 seconds...Anyone have any clue? Do I need to set my IP to a fixed one, instead of a dynamic??

Did you use "gnutellahost.com:6346" as such?

Your static IP is not necessary. But if you know what your current IP address is, I have found that putting in the configuration works better than using a fake, because PUSHes are then able to get back to your machine.