One fix as discussed in post #395.
As far as the firewall issue. Can you give your
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...-you-post.html
The problem will most likely either be your computer software firewall, possibility of other security software, NAT effect via your router. I am not aware of any ISP blocks or filtering in your area for P2P. Gladly our country is mostly clear of such BS.