just an update here ...

1) every time I open Limewire, it makes from 1-3 attempts to open a really high numbered port; which causes Norton Firewall to popup warnings.
The port numbers do seem to vary, but are always 5 digits; and almost always starting with a 4 or 5.

2) The high numbered ports don't seem to be used for that "magnetmix" stuff, as I can d/l that without those high numbered ports being open.

3) I turned off the "send bug reports automatically", thinking that might be the reason, but Limewire still continues to try and open more high numbered ports on my Mac, so I don't think that's it either.

I have no idea why Limewire keeps opening ports in such a high number range, but it's really annoying to have to go through Norton Firewall to reset all the port settings that Limewire messes up every single time I open Limewire.

Anyone know why Limewire keeps trying to open those ports at every startup? Or how to stop it?
Thanks if you can help.