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

It's more than likely the built-in Nat Firewall in your Modem, what's the make and model of it....

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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??

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

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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

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