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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.
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Old January 19th, 2007
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Unhappy connection problem

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) - windows XP home
2. What firewalls you have? windows (enabled LW)
3. How much ram? .99 G
4. Hard Disk space available? 46.8G
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) DSL
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? not at home right now
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. 4.12.6 java 1.5.0_08
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? time warner
10. 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? explorer wouldn't open
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. no
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. 1st try
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? yes

help please!!
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Most routers have a nat firewall in them that will need to be configured to let LW through. Find out what yours is and post back.

This thread has alot of good info: Connection problems? Check here first!.
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Old January 22nd, 2007
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time warner router model # U10C018
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