Port

[LMMTC18]

I've downloaded this program several times even trying to download the international version. However every time that I've downloaded it it says that it can't find a port. I tried to use the port number that my suitemate uses but it said it was an unavailable port for me. How do I find another port to use that might be valid for me? If you could help I would greatly appreciate it.

[trap_jaw]

You will have to ask the person that configured the firewall/network options on your system.

[LMMTC18]

Okay now I've found a port just through random numbers that I've used. I can use this port but I still can't connect. When I push connect it does it for a second and then disconnects. Do you have any suggestions as to what I should do? Thanks!

[trap_jaw]

Are you using the latest LimeWire version (2.7.13)?

[LMMTC18]

Yes I am using the new version 2.7.13. I am using the international version also because I had read on these boards that that could have been the problem1

[trap_jaw]

My first guess would be that there is a firewall that does not allow any connection to the gnutella network. - Many schools and universities for example block gnutella.

[LMMTC18]

That's what I thought at first too. However a huge group of my friends in my dorm can use this program and have no problem downloading stuff. How can I find out if it's blocked? I tried clicking on the option to force the address under firewall settings but it's still not working.

[trap_jaw]

Are you sure they are using LimeWire? Some other gnutella apps have proxy support to circumvent some blocking mechanisms LimeWire doesn't have such a thing.

[LMMTC18]

Yes they are using Limewire. I just am so confused as to why it works on everyones computer but mine. For some reason it just won't connect. Is there a possibility that my windows is too outdated it's 95 or that I'm on the school network and not an actual modem?

[trap_jaw]

I really can't tell. I never tried to use LimeWire on Wi*** - but it should work if you have Sun's latest JavaVM installed. -

The school network is very likely to block gnutella, since most schools don't like their bandwidth used for that kind of purpose.