sorry so fed up with this all latley don't have norton just xp seems maybe the problem is with verizon dsl I have three computers all have the same problem and all worked within the last thre months then boom unless xp changed something in a fix patch i didn't know about, i'm not that computer smart so I always watch what i change and such as to not dump them

rexdinosdad,

Give us some details please, otherwise we can't help you.
System details - help us to help you

1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) wind xp
2. What firewalls you have? windows
3. How much ram? 244
4. Hard Disk space available? 40 gig
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) dsl
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?westel versa link 327w
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? house
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version. lime wire pro just purchased it last week java was the latest not sure uploaded when we add to our computer
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? verizon
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? can not display page
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.not first was on last month for last year been busy not needing music then when I tried to get on this happened
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? yes even went to the options and made sure it was listed as a site to let in

Update your Java to 1.6. Use the JRE offline installer & remove any ohter Java versions on your computer before you install the new one.
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

In LW go tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Change LW's listening port number to 64049 (or something in the range of 49152 - 65535). Apply > ok. See if that changes anything.

Enable UPnP within your router. Then use the UPnP option on that same LW page where you changed listening ports. Apply > ok.

If that doesn't change anything, try port forwarding for your Westell. Here are the instructions.
http://www.portforward.com/english/r...W/Limewire.htm

Remember that LW's listening port, port within the 'manual port forward' box & port forwarded within a router must all be the same number.

@ rexdinosdad,

I also have a Westell Versalink 327W and Verizon. I have mine portforwarded and it works great. Follow the link in birdy's post. I tried using UPnP but couldn't get it to work.

Be sure to set up a static ip before you portforward LW or it won't work. http://www.portforward.com/networking/staticip.htm

If you run into trouble, post back and maybe I can help.

Edit: Recheck your firewall settings. I was able to use LW after I had allowed access for it through my firewall without portforwarding. I only portforwarded so others could upload from me.

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ok after a bit i was able to enter all this and made sure the lw was at the same numbers restarted computer and check f/w made sure lw was also in as a trusted site still unable to connect

now lw is disconnected and will not do a thing

seems this is becoming the end of what use to be a good thing just wasted my money on upgrading this service what a scam upgrade and loose service and your money getting so upset with all this wish i never heard of this site


ok tried this took some time not computer teck but I was able toget the following links to be on the routers list and enable them but they showed fire wall could still stop these so I made sure that lw was a trusted site and all the numbers stated the same restarted computer checked numbers all there still unable toconnect?

Did you try birdy's suggestions: Did this just start after you upgraded your version of LW? When I upgrade mine I have to make a new exception for LW and when I update java I need to allow it also.

You could try turning your firewall off just long enough to start LW and see if it connects. Then turn your firewall back on. That would help rule in/out your firewall. I don't use the xp firewall so I'm not sure about it, but if your not confident about your router settings I can post some screen shots of how I have mine.

If that fails, try the fixes in this thread: Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should!

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