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Connection Problems Problems getting the LimeWire or WireShare program connecting to the Gnutella network. (not about connecting to files, that is a Download/Upload Problems section issue.) Please supply system details as described in the forum rules.
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Old August 19th, 2005
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Default DIrect connections

I can't have a direct connection. this is the message is says to me in direct connection:

Your computer is behind a firewall or router and cannot recieve direct connections.

how do i get a direct connection?
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Old August 19th, 2005
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ask your dad if its ok to be running gnutella at your house
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yeah, its ok to be running it...how do i get rid of the firewall or router thing so i can do it?
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a nice browsing of the forums and/or searching will give you plenty of resources and knowlegde.

hint: you will need to port forward from your router to your computer. and/or allow LimeWire accept connections with your software firewall.
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you have just officially confused me.
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Here try this. Click on the link.


http://portforward.com/
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