Can't Connect

[sparkes189]

I just downloaded LW lastnight and in connections it shows about 9 or 10 hosts, they all say connecting. The odd time one will show the status as outgoing, but this only lasts a few seconds. They are constantly replacing each other with new ones. Help PLEASE!

Here is my info:
OS: Windows XP Professional
LW & Java version: LW-4.12.3, Java-5.0.70.3
Firewall you're using: Windows
Modem/router brand & model: D-Link
ISP:
Connection type: Cable
Where you connect from: Home
Are you sharing a connection with other computers: Yes, one
Is this your first try with LW: No, first time with XP though

[sparkes189]

anybody? please?

[birdy]

Have you configured your XP firewall to allow LW?
Firewall setup

Do this test & see whether it works
http://www3.limewire.com:6346

Who is your ISP? We might need the model of your router

Have you read this? It has heaps of info about connection problems & their fixes
Connection problems? Check here first!

[sparkes189]

Yes i tried all of those links allready, and still no go. That test doesnt work (page cannot be displayed)

ISP: eastlink
Router: DI-614+

Thanks for replying

[birdy]

Well something is blocking LW's default port, possibly your ISP. There are a few articles around that suggest Eastlink are using traffic shaping for p2p.
You should give them a call & find out whether they are limiting p2p use, you might find that whatever you try is useless in that case

You could try using a different port, there are some ideas here
Alternative Ports
If you change ports, remember to also change port numbers allowed within the XP firewall.

[birdy]

Do you see the firewall icon (brick wall in front of the earth)??

[sparkes189]

yes, there is a brick wall infront of the earth

[birdy]

Give your ISP a call & see if you can find out why port 6346 is blocked.
You could have a try with one of the higher port numbers, see what happens.

[sparkes189]

Ok, thanks a lot. It's almost midnight and i was trying to figure this out since u work up. I'll call them in the morning and let you know how i make out

thanks again!

[sparkes189]

If this helps any, here is a print screen of my connections