Hey LOTR. What up?

Some of the info you are asking for has already been provided:
3.DSL connection
5.Connects (or at least tries to) from home
6.Limewire version 4.10 Pro and Java 1.5.0_01
7.ISP is Cable one (AFAIK a "clean" ISP, i.e that doesn't block P2P)

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iMac G4 OSX 10.3.9
RAM 256MB
LW 4.10.5 Basic
ADSL anything from 3 to 8Mbps/around 1024kbps

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ive already tried that firewall thing. it didnt work. people have told me to try that like 4 times on this thread. it doesnt work. i have comcast internet and a 2wire modem/router whatever you call it. the model number isnt clear but here are some numbers that are on the bottom of it: 2.4ds4. maybe thats it? any body got any new suggestions?

oh and that test thing it says: YOUR TEST WORKED!!!!!!!! !

Have a go with the UPnP things that LOTR suggested

Hey sara.

The difference between a modem and a router is important: a modem is a device that allows you to connect to the internet and, roughly, a router is a modem with a built-in firewall.
If it is a router you're having (I don't think that this is the case) then this needs to be configured too.

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iMac G4 OSX 10.3.9
RAM 256MB
LW 4.10.5 Basic
ADSL anything from 3 to 8Mbps/around 1024kbps

"Raise your can of Beer on high
And seal your fate forever
Our best years have passed us by
The Golden Age Of Leather"
-Blue Öyster Cult-

"none" of my questions were answered.
It's my guess your 2wire device has a model number something like *1000hw, *1000s, *1000sw, *1000W, *1000W, *1800hg, or *2700hg.
Well I guess it's a guessing game. I see something black with a white dot in the middle & ... see who's the 1st to guess what it is.

alright! so i figured out what kind of 2wire thing ive got. it says it has a firewall up. so that means i have 2, right? one windows security and one from the 2wire? the 2wire model is: 1000hw.
so how do i configure my router, or modem, or what have you? am i getting closer? oh and whats a punp? pnup?

Excellent, thank you. That means you will need to log into your device using your browser & make some small changes.

1. Set up a Static ip (very important - instructions in link below in #2)

2. Forward port 6346 as described here http://www.portforward.com/english/r...w/Limewire.htm

3. Within LW: Manual port forward instructions & sample image & 2 posts after that.

This should do the trick. If not, try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Point #2 in Fixes for Limewire (sample at bottom of page.) & then repeat step #3 above. Give LW plenty of time to connect. It may take 5, 10, 20+ mins the 1st time. See how many green or blue bars you have at the bottom left of the LW interface window after this time.

BTW you shouldn't make or change proxy settings unless you have a proxy internet address. But deleting your LW prefs folder will remove this setting.

i reconfigured my firewall. then i set up a static ip and then i switched my firewall on LW to force or manual and nothing. its not working. still. after 2 days.

Hi sara,
After you set up your static IP, did you set up port forwarding through your modem? The static IP is just the first step, so that port forwarding can work.

It all seems like a PITA but once you get it working, you won't look back. I had heaps of grief with mine, simply coz I forgot to press 'apply' after one of the steps!!

Once you get your port forwarding set up, then you can set LW to manual port forward within your tools > options etc.

Good luck