I have OS X 10.3.6, Powerbook G4, latest Java version, connecting from College. I have already checked via the link in previous posts that port 6346 is open, but I cannot connect to any servers. I have tried everything from removing the preferences folder to forcing the IP, basically every idea this forum has offered. Please help, thanks!

That in itself may be the issue. Nowadays many colleges block p2p use. How they do it may vary such as blocking ports or blocking particular apps. Yes they can block particular apps.

You said you tested port 6346, was that this quick test: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ (if you receive the message Test page was successful then at least you can at least partially access thru that port.) If you don't receive any message on that page or your browser can't get that page then your college is blocking that port.

You can try Forcing IP which sometimes works for college situations: Force IP instructions & sample image Try leaving LW on for at least an hour to give it a chance to connect. Failing that, you can try other ports to go thru. It could be wise to contact a school network technician to find out if they do block p2p use (& if so, how they do it.)

I followed all of your instructions. P2P is not blocked at my university, port 6346 is definitely opened, and I forced my IP address. Is there any other idea you might have? I appreciate this

OS X 10.3.6
Powerbook G4
Latest Java
Limewire 4.2.5

What happened when you left LW on for some time? Did it show any signs at all of going past one green quality connection bar?

You can try these things: Within LW's prefs:
1. Prefs>Speed & disable Ultrapeer abilities by ticking the option box. You may want to at least temporarily change the connection type back to say cable or something.
2. Prefs>Connections & untick the Connect on startup option box.
3. Prefs>Advanced>System Startup & untick Start on system startup.
Don't forget to press the Apply button after all of these changes.

Quit LW. Then open again. Now go to the LW File menu & select Connect. Leave LW running for some time. If it doesn't work select connect again.

Failing this, install the Standalone Java version For some reason this can sometimes make a difference. After installing do a SAFE start & Repair permissions (which is what you should do both before & after installing any softw.!!

Try again with LW & allow it some time to get it's connection.

If that fails again after several attempts, try deleting LW's preferences called .limewire & found here: /Users/your_username/Library/Preferences/LimeWire (Note that all your settings will be lost so you should make a note of them beforehand.) And try connecting again.
If still not successful, get back to us.

I tried all of your suggestions. After about an hour the window that shows connecting hosts goes blank as if it is has stopped trying to connect. The connection meter on the bottom left never says anything but connecting with no change in the number of green bars. I appreciate all your help.