When i try to search for anything on limewire the message below keeps on appearing, and I receive no results:-

'Limewire is currently connecting to the network. Your search may not return many results until you are fully connected to the network.'

This message used to appear on LW basic so I purchased LW pro but it still appears and no results are found.
I am using windows XP and at the bottom right of the screen (next to the time) an icon appears stating 'Local Area Connection, A Network Cable is Unplugged'. Would this have anything to do with my problem?

ps. I know very little about computer jargon and the workings of a computer.

Please Please help !!!!!!!!!