downloaded lw and worked for awhile but then i couldn't connect due to the firewall. i've (re)added lw to the firewall and tried the port forwarding with the router(which worked for about 2 hrs) then tried using different ports and deleting the preferences but nothing works so if anybody has any ideas it would be cool and appreciated.


here's the info:


OS version? windows xp home edition
What firewalls you have? just the windows one
How much ram? 640
Connection type? cable
Modem & router brand name & model numbers? linksys wrt54gs
Where are you trying to connect from? house
What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? lw: 4.12.11 java: 1.5.0_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? test worked
Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up. using the router, got a laptop using the wireless internet connection
Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. 1st try at LW
Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? yes