the size of the gnutella.net file was 306 bytes. yes i did restart it. I also uninstalled the newer java and installed the old version. It didnt seem to do anything, but I'll keep this old version installed for the heck of it.

I setup the static IP with out much issue. but when I try to save my settings with the port forwarding it makes me type in a username and password that i dont seem to have. Linksys says the default is admin-admin, but that doesnt work so i can save my settings. Not sure if this is something you help me with. Ill try and look around on the linksys website a little later. I did port forwarding before and i dont remember having to have a username and password, so im not sure why it all of a sudden needs one.

oh and sorry BigAdam82, i think you are right though we do have similar problems.

Pretty sure i got the port right, the port in the limewire options is the same one i plan to use for the port forwarding.