|
| |||||||
| Register | FAQ | The Twelve Commandments | Members List | Calendar | Arcade | Find the Best VPN | Today's Posts | Search |
| 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.
Start here Suggestions to help you get connected, * try here first *, then see below (click on 'this' blue link) Did you FORGET something BEFORE you posted? If you post in this section you MUST provide these details: System details - help us to help you (click on 'this' blue link), else do not be surprised if your posting is ignored :) |
 |
| | LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
November 8th, 2006
| |||
| |||
 Brick wall, but everything seems fine Evidently I'm behind a firewall, beacause I have the brick wall icon. I am using Mac OS X, and my firewall is OFF, and always has been since day one. As far as I know I am not using a router. I just have a simple Qwest DSL modem with wireless gateway. (What is wireless gateway? Is it some sort of router, or firewall?) Everything seems to work fine. I get all 5 green bars, and I can download things fairly well (24-25kbs). So I guess I want to know, what's causing the brick wall? Should I be concerned? Thanks in advance  |
|
November 8th, 2006
| ||||
| ||||
| It's more than likely the built-in Nat Firewall in your Modem, what's the make and model of it.... 
__________________ If you dont live for something... You die for nothing... |
|
November 8th, 2006
| |||
| |||
| Thanks for the quick reply. It is an Actiontec GT701-WG with wireless gateway. http://www.qwest.com/internethelp/mo...x.html#general Like I said, everything seems to be running fine. But maybe I can increase performance somehow, no matter how slight, if I can make the brick wall go away?? |
|
November 8th, 2006
| ||||
| ||||
| Here's the link to Port Forward your Modem/Router, follow the instructions carefully and you should see the firewall disappear...  http://www.portforward.com/english/r...G/Limewire.htm
__________________ If you dont live for something... You die for nothing... |
|
November 8th, 2006
| |||
| |||
| Before I do this, I have to ask myself, "should I?" Will I notice a considerable increase in download speed? What will be the overall advantages? I don't mind if the brick wall is there as long as things are running smoothly. Thanks |
|
November 8th, 2006
| |||
| |||
| Well, in the Limewire FAQ section, it clearly states some firewalls are okay. http://www.limewire.org/wiki/index.p...Questions#fir1 But if anyone knows how much of a performance boost I can get without the firewall, if any, I would much appreciate it. Thank you |
|
November 8th, 2006
| ||||
| ||||
| It may make a difference and then it may not...You should do an online speed test to see if it will or not, if your speeds from that indicate a better performance speed then maybe you should Port Forward.... Firewalls can also stop you from sharing your files and direct connect is out of the question as well... Use this link to do a speed test... http://www.dslreports.com/speedtest?more=1 Let us know how it goes...
__________________ If you dont live for something... You die for nothing... |
|
| |
Similar Threads | ||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| The mysterious brick wall won't go away.... | mccdive | Getting Started Using LimeWire + WireShare | 3 | January 26th, 2007 04:52 PM |
| How do I get rid of the brick wall by the globe? | Saralsk8er | Connection Problems | 41 | October 7th, 2006 11:38 PM |
| How can i get this brick wall off? | ghood7116 | Connection Problems | 2 | October 7th, 2006 04:35 AM |
| need help fixing da brick wall | jsmed1201 | Connection Problems | 2 | September 22nd, 2006 08:45 PM |
| The Brick Wall | garbagefan2 | Open Discussion topics | 2 | July 21st, 2006 07:23 PM |
Linear Mode
