connection problems
 

ok..I have looked through the forums and cant find a answer..my LW was working great behind my zone alarm for almost a year..no problem..now since late sept I cant connect at all..can someone help me please?

Maybe if you give some info;)
System details - help us to help you

Have you been through this sticky?
Connection problems? Check here first!

If you're seeing the firewall icon, the problem's not necessarily with your ZA...could be an issue with a modem/router. Check that sticky for lots of helpful info.

ZA config but if you're using windows xp, make sure your xp firewall is turned off; (never run 2 software firewalls at the same time, it results in less security, not more!!! As well as conflicts with firewall with LW) Disabling XP firewall no matter which set up you have

I've been having the same problem too, I used LW for about a year now, and ive tried configuring my Firewall, changing ports, everything!
My internet company swiched to a different name a few days ago, thats about when it started, would that have any thing to do with it?
Any suggestions?

Humbolt,
everything remains the same for me ..no internet provider changes..its like my subscription ran out..and I'm good there until Jan.
But If i cant get this resolved..I will be going somewhere else,It sucks to pay money and not use the program for over a month.

Birdy,
1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
windows xp
2. What firewalls you have?
zone alarm
3. How much ram?
58 ? not sure on that one
4. Hard Disk space available?
i have 74% free space?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
dsl
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
dont know this one but i have a new dell
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?
home
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
4.8.1
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)?
bellsouth10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?
says your test worked
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
my son and i are on same dsl link..but have always been an no problems befor
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
i have has LW for almost a year with no problems
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?
i dont see either..the blue world icon or brick wall
hopes this gives you evough info to help

okay, but would that change anything on mine? This happened to me like a year ago on my old computer, but it got better over time.

slepage,

6. Are there any boxes that your computer connects to (between your computer & your connection point at the wall)? If there are, look for brand & model numbers...look underneath too.

13. When LW is open, right click on the bottom bar (where you see your connection status & number of shared files etc)...make sure that Show Firewall Status is ticked:wink: Now you should be able to see the blue globe.

Did you double check that your XP firewall was off & also check the ZA config (see the link that Botox left)?

Humboldt,
How can anyone help you if you don't give any details??

ok, I have a motorola SB5120 modem, my windows firewall is off, and norton firwall permits limewire. what did you mean about the firewll icon on LW is ticked?

That's for slepage...they don't have their firewall status showing.

Do you see the firewall icon?
What OS are you using?
What type of connection do you have?
Who is your ISP?
Does the port 6346 test work?
Where are you connecting from?
What version of LW & Java do you have?
Are you sharing a connection with other computers?
:bangh:

If you do see the firewall icon, have you tried reconfiguring Norton's firewall?
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showpo...50&postcount=2

Have you looked through the connection problems sticky (see post #2)