firewall blocking connection

dunnes2 · #1 (**permalink**) December 4th, 2003

I use windows xp and I just installed a Mc Afee firewall and now I won't allow me to connect to the limewire network. How can I fix this?

deepblue · #2 (**permalink**) December 5th, 2003

First a firewall does not block connections it just keeps you from shareing your files with others. But you can try going to options and under firewalls you check the box that says force IP. Hope this helps.

deepblue

Morgwen · #3 (**permalink**) December 6th, 2003

Open the port 6346 in your firewall (if you changed the port use this).

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First a firewall does not block connections it just keeps you from shareing your files with others.

@ deepblue

A firewall is blocking all connection (outgoing and incoming) on closed ports, it does a "little" more than just keeping you from sharing your files.

Morgwen

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