Okay.
Since Yesterday, I have turned off my firewall completely.. found my IP address for my computer, switched from a built in ethernet connection to Internal Modem, and changed to a PPP provider which elimates my router. I forced an IP connection through my Apple>Preferences>Advanced>Firewall. AND STILL.. i cannot connect. I dont know if what i did helped or hurt. I don't even know if I'm on the right track or not. ( I've learned more about my computer in 6 hours then i have known about any computer in a lifetime.)
How do i find out how fast my ethernet connection is? When I could download, it usually gave me about 2-5 minutes per song i downloaded. ( i don't know how to calculate that. ) And I don't know how to find my University's IP address or even if i have access to it.
Your helping a lot.. and I'm not giving up yet..
just.......frusterated....
Let me know if you've got any other ideas.